Child's Play

Name: Child's Play
Director: Lars Klevberg
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Mark Hamill, Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, Tim Matheson

2019Dir. Lars Klevberg1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released2019

Budget$10M

Box office$44.9M

DirectorLars Klevberg

About This Movie

So, Child's Play (2019) takes a different route from the 1988 original, shifting from the haunted doll concept to a tech-savvy nightmare. The pacing is modern, quick, and sometimes jarring, echoing the frantic world we live in. The doll, Buddi, is portrayed with a blend of digital effects and practical touches that definitely stand out. It taps into themes of isolation and the dangers of our tech dependency. The performances are solid, especially the tension between Andy and the doll, which creates a chilling atmosphere. It's not just a slasher; it has this eerie commentary on parenting and connection in the digital age. Not your classic horror, but intriguing nonetheless.

Reimagines the original concept with a tech twistPacing reflects current societal anxietiesInteresting take on parenting and technology