I've never quite understood how the original 1988 Child's Play became so widely known and remembered. Every time the film comes up in conversation, it's agreed that it's pretty abysmal (as are most 80s slashers, as far as I'm concerned). I suppose its reputation probably just comes from the iconography of a children's toy being twisted and deformed into a hideous, murderous monster. For me, it was one of those movies I was always "supposed to see" when I was growing up, and when I finally watched it, I couldn't figure out why. Since, then, it's fallen into the back of my mind along with countless other forgettable horror movies.
Child's Play
Child's Play
Child's Play
I've never quite understood how the original 1988 Child's Play became so widely known and remembered. Every time the film comes up in conversation, it's agreed that it's pretty abysmal (as are most 80s slashers, as far as I'm concerned). I suppose its reputation probably just comes from the iconography of a children's toy being twisted and deformed into a hideous, murderous monster. For me, it was one of those movies I was always "supposed to see" when I was growing up, and when I finally watched it, I couldn't figure out why. Since, then, it's fallen into the back of my mind along with countless other forgettable horror movies.