Child’s Play, a.k.a. “The Chucky Movies,” are quite possibly unique amongst the long-running horror franchises. The series was created by screenwriter Don Mancini, and he stayed with on board the entire time, writing with every single sequel and directing the last two: Seed of Chucky and Curse of Chucky.
With the 25th anniversary of Child’s Play upon us, and the release of the sixth film of the franchise as part of a big Chucky: The Complete Collection Blu-ray box set, we thought it was the perfect time to sit Don Mancini down for a series of extended interviews about each film in the franchise, and answer all our biggest questions about Chucky. We’re calling it The Chucky Files.
Join The B-Movies Podcast host William “Bibbs” Bibbiani as he interrogates Don Mancini about every film in the Child’s Play series, starting with Tom Holland’s original. Don Mancini goes in-depth about his very different original draft, originally titled Batteries Not Included (later, Blood Buddy), his issues with the finished film and his experience going from a UCLA Film School undergrad to the creator of a hit horror franchise.
Tomorrow, Don Mancini will explain why Child’s Play 2 is closer to the film he wanted to make in the first place. We’ll see you there when The Chucky Files continue! Follow William Bibbiani on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani, Don Mancini at @RealDonMancini, and subscribe to the weekly B-Movies Podcast on iTunes.
Check Out Every Episode of The Chucky Files:
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The Chucky Files #1: Don Mancini on Child’s Play (1988)
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The Chucky Files #2: Don Mancini on Child’s Play 2 (1990)
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The Chucky Files #3: Don Mancini on Child’s Play 3 (1991)
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The Chucky Files #4: Don Mancini on Bride of Chucky (1998)
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The Chucky Files #5: Don Mancini on Seed of Chucky (2004)
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The Chucky Files #6: Don Mancini on Curse of Chucky (2013)
William Bibbiani is the editor of CraveOnline’s Film Channel and co-host of The B-Movies Podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.
