3) Child’s Play 2
The first sequel in the Child’s Play franchise, Child’s Play 2, benefits from not being handcuffed by a momentous reveal, as we already knew what to expect from Chucky. Director John Lafia didn’t have to keep our pint-sized killer hidden, as we were already used to seeing Chucky walking around and talking on his own. Getting right to the point, Mancini cooked up an acceptable way to bring Chucky back to life, and the rampaging began.
Comparing Child’s Play 2 to other slasher movies at the time, there really wasn’t a lot of killing or any strong emphasis on action. This was more a grudge match between Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) and Chucky that saw a few bystanders get in the way, but in terms of body count, we’re only looking at about five deaths, one of which happens off-screen, and another that isn’t all that memorable. In terms of horror kills, Chucky’s second outing is rather tame.
What remains consistent is Brad Dourif’s killer voice acting and another stellar performance out of Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay, making for a proper little fight. The shock factor from Child’s Play isn’t as prevalent this time around, and the first shades of Chucky’s comedian routine start to shine through here, but all in all, Child’s Play 2 is an acceptable sequel amidst the turbulent franchise.
