Child’s Play is a 1988 American horror film, written by Don Mancini and directed by Tom Holland. It was released on November 9, 1988. The film met with moderate success upon its release, and has since developed a cult following among fans of the horror genre. The film is the first in the Child’s Play film series, which was originally a whodunit film in contrast to the latter sequels. This was the only film in the series released by MGM/UA, as the rights to the series were sold to Universal beginning with the sequel.
Taglines
You’ll wish it was only make-believe.
Andy Barclay has a new playmate who’s in no mood to play.
This doll is killer.
Cast
Catherine Hicks … Karen Barclay
Chris Sarandon … Mike Norris
Alex Vincent … Andy Barclay
Brad Dourif … Charles Lee Ray/Chucky
Dinah Manoff … Maggie Peterson
Tommy Swerdlow … Jack Santos
Jack Colvin … Dr. Ardmore
Neil Giuntoli … Eddie Caputo
Make Up Department
Michael Hancock … makeup artist
Marina Pedraza … hair stylist
Special Effects Department
Howard Berger … shop supervisor: chucky construction crew
Richard O. Helmer … special effects supervisor
Rick Lalonde … lab technician: chucky construction crew
Ron Pipes … hair: chucky construction crew
Zandra Platzek … hair: chucky construction crew
James D. Schwalm … special effects
Carl Sorensen … lab technician: chucky construction crew
Christopher Swift … lab technician: chucky construction crew
Kevin Yagher … designer and executor: “Chucky” doll
Mark C. Yagher … shop assistant: chucky construction crew
James Kagel … lead sculptor
Visual Effects Department
Peter Donen … visual effects supervisor
Joseph Yanuzzi … visual effects editor



