Nato – Bride of Chucky: John Ritter Turns Into Pinhead
There are a few reasons as to why I love this kill. First off, Bride Of Chucky might be one of the funniest, most self-aware slasher films from the 90s. Good old fashioned horror fun – you can’t go wrong with an evil female doll who idolizes Martha Stewart. Secondly? It’s John Ritter, famed nice guy, who gets absolutely demolished by Chucky – an inventive Chucky I might add. This kill really drove home the fact that as time progresses, Chucky evolves, mixing some nasty dark humor with terrifying horror. Lastly? Um, a Hellraiser reference. Honestly guys and gals, what can be better?
I love the setup of his kill, as Tiffany taunts Chucky by saying, “For God’s sake Chucky, drag yourself into the 90s. Stabbings went out with Bundy and Dahmer, you look like Martha Steward with that thing.” Of course, Chucky retorts with a, “Who the fuck is Martha Stewart?” – and we’re off to the races. Proving to Tiff he’s not a murderous relic, Chucky rigs Jesse’s van like a Saw trap, setting nails on the airbag for an explosion of sharp shrapnel. John Ritter’s character Chief Kincaid wants to stop Jesse and Jade from running away together, but since they’re also Chucky’s ride, Kincaid’s efforts only spell death. Breaking into the van, he plants some drugs for cops to find and notices the trap – but it’s too late. Looking at Kincaid’s nail-filled face, Chucky makes a snide remark about seeing that image somewhere before – an obvious nod to Hellraiser‘s Pinhead.
Horror referencing horror – the greatest meta work of all.
