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Chucky Review: "He Is Risen Indeed"
Today is a huge day for us Chucky fans: it's the anniversary of the very film that started it all, Child's Play. On November 9, 1988, the original Child's Play film hit theaters, with the cast including Alex Vincent as six-year-old Andy Barclay, Catherine Hicks (later of 7th Heaven fame) as Andy's mother, Karen Barclay, Chris Sarandon as detective Mike Norris, and of course, Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, the infamous Lakeshore Strangler who is gunned down by Mike and transfers his soul into a Good Guy doll, Chucky. 34 years and six sequels later, we have this TV series, more specifically, this very episode, "He Is Risen Indeed."
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Chucky Review: "Doll on Doll"
Entering this week's episode, I still had some ecstatic chills from everything that occurred in last week's "Death on Denial," which saw the beginning of Tiffany's world start to fall apart with Nica's escape. This week also saw us get back to some basics by returning to Incarnate Lord, with the docile Chucky doll dealing with juiced-up Chucky, who fights and mocks his counterpart. The counterpart, now referring to himself as "Good Chucky," delivers a swift Justin Tucker-esque kick to buff Chucky's family jewels, and does kill him by tossing knives at him, but throws up afterwards.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Villainess Review: Madison (Supernatural)
Where do I start with Supernatural? Without question, Supernatural is the WB/CW's great series in the network's history, which dates back to 1995. The series debuted in 2005, during the network's final season as The WB, and outlasted many other shows up until its big finale in 2020. It made household names out of stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, who played brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, respectively, and overall, the show became immensely legendary as the seasons passed. I myself watched Supernatural sporadically during the first couple of years, but became a regular viewer when Season Three began, and I never looked back.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Chucky Review: "Death on Denial"
Wow! What a wild trip! I had been looking forward to this episode, "Death on Denial," for the entire season, and the reasons are so, so many! So this episode gives us very little of the titular homicidal doll, and picks up where the season's second episode left off: with the appearance of Tiffany's twin offspring, Glen and Glenda, who were celebrating their birthday. What started out as a simple family celebration started to go off the rails a bit when Glenda revealed that they had been having vivid dreams of a woman being set on fire, and a man egging them on to kill her, and the visions come in the form of flashback scenes from 2004's Seed of Chucky, with clips of Glenda killing Joan (played by Hannah Spearritt in the film).
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Chucky Review: "Hail Mary!"
So I left the latest Chucky episode a bit amused and very, very excited for the next episode. I will explain the latter half of that statement later. Right now, let's focus on the latest episode, which sees Chucky tied up following his appearance at Incarnate Lord (again, very creepy name), with Jake realizing that this doll was sent to get info. Early attempts to get any information from Chucky failed, even the threat of killing him didn't deter him, either. Devon wanted badly to kill Chucky, but Jake remained insistent in getting info from him, and Devon's statement about how you can't just "reprogram" him...well...led to Jake getting the idea to do just that.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Chucky Review: "The Sinners Are Much More Fun"
I apologize for being late with this; I actually had to watch this later than usual because on the same night that this episode aired, the Colorado Avalanche kicked off their season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, and it included the raising of the championship banner, which was a very emotional moment for this longtime Nordiques/Avalanche fan. This episode was a good one (no surprise) and it began with the second season's first appearance of Tiffany Valentine, as well as Nica Pierce.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Chucky Review: "Halloween II"
At long last, Chucky's back on USA on SyFy, but before that, the latter network aired a block of all of the films, and of course, because it's October, Peacock (NBC's streaming network) has all of the films (except the first one), as well as Season One of the TV series. Speaking of, the second season opener began with a recap of Season One, which ended with the planned endgame that saw an army of Chucky dolls kill several victims inside a movie theater, with Andy Barclay driving off with a number of the dolls with plans to eliminate them. Meanwhile, the show's central characters, Jake Wheeler, Devon Evans, and Lexy Cross, become connected due to their experiences with Chucky, but on a good note, Jake and Devon began their relationship.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
Villainess Review: Veruca (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Hard to believe that Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 30 this year. The original movie came out in 1992 and starred Kristy Swanson in the title role, and among the cult classic's cast included David Arquette, Donald Sutherland, and the late, great Luke Perry. It was five years later that The WB gave us a TV series under the same title, with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the title role that would serve as her first breakout hit and lead her to huge things in her career. She was not the only breakout star from the series; Alyson Hannigan (Willow) went on to do American Pie and also star as Lily Aldrin on How I Met Your Mother, and Seth Green (Oz) would begin a long run as the voice of Chris Griffin on Family Guy, as well as create the hit Adult Swim series, Robot Chicken.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting Legacy of Abandoned Asylums: Real-Life Tales of Terror and Mystery
Are you ready to delve into the eerie world of abandoned asylums? These structures stand as a haunting reminder of a bygone era, where patients were often mistreated and neglected. Let's uncover some spine-chilling tales and mysteries surrounding these abandoned asylums.
By ayoub kaas2 years ago in Horror
Why Are Humans So Fascinated by Scary Movies?
Scary movies have been a staple of popular culture for decades, captivating audiences and drawing them into a world filled with suspense, thrills, and fear. Despite the unsettling emotions they invoke, people continue to flock to theaters and stream horror films at home. But why are humans so fascinated by scary movies? What is it about these films that keep us coming back for more, even when we know they’re designed to frighten us?
By ayoub kaas2 years ago in Horror
Why We Love to Be Scared: The Science Behind Horror Movies
Why do we love horror movies? Why do we voluntarily sit through terrifying jump scares, eerie music, and spine-chilling scenes—only to come back for more? The answer lies in psychology, neuroscience, and a bit of human curiosity. Fear is an instinct designed to protect us, yet we seek it out in entertainment. Let's dive into the fascinating science behind why horror movies captivate us.
By ayoub kaas2 years ago in Horror
The Real Story of Grandpa’s the Spirit, Parts 1 and 2
Mateja Klaric posted an invitation for participants in a writers’ group on LinkedIn to share anecdotes about the oddest things that have occurred to them. Well, I’ve seen a great deal of unusual things, but this has to be the only one that delves into the area of the paranormal. At the time it occurred, I accepted what I saw as a ghost; today, as a somewhat more skeptical adult, I maintain that I have no explanation for what I witnessed. In any case, it remains a really unique memory. Here’s the story:
By QuirkTales2 years ago in Horror
