RT on DVD: Chucky Turns 20 -- Get an Exclusive Look at Child's Play on DVD
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He's one of the most iconic killers of the 1980s: Chucky, the flame-haired, wild-eyed killer doll who slashed his way through babysitters, foster parents, military school cadets, and Jennifer Tilly over the course of the five-film Child's Play franchise, is back and looking better than ever. That's because the original Child's Play (1988) -- at 69 percent, still the best-reviewed film of the series -- is out on DVD this week in a newly re-mastered, bonus-filled "20th Birthday Edition."
Why bring Chucky home with you again now? Child's Play has only been released once before on DVD, but that 1999 release contained no extra features; MGM's new release boasts photos, trailers, a vintage making-of segment, new featurettes, an "Evil Comes in Small Packages" three-part documentary, commentaries by Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay), Catherine Hicks (Karen Barclay) and filmmakers, and select scene commentaries by Chucky himself. (What's more, the 2003 and 2006 Chucky box sets do not include the original Child's Play, since rights to the series' remaining films are owned by Universal.)
Below, get your exclusive peek into the Child's Play 20th Anniversary release with a behind-the-scenes look at the freaky animatronic dolls that helped bring Chucky to life -- and populated our childhood nightmares with visions of walking, talking, killer toys.
Next: The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Hancock, and more DVD dates
1. Child's Play 20th Birthday Edition DVD
He's one of the most iconic killers of the 1980s: Chucky, the flame-haired, wild-eyed killer doll who slashed his way through babysitters, foster parents, military school cadets, and Jennifer Tilly over the course of the five-film Child's Play franchise, is back and looking better than ever. That's because the original Child's Play (1988) -- at 69 percent, still the best-reviewed film of the series -- is out on DVD this week in a newly re-mastered, bonus-filled "20th Birthday Edition."
Why bring Chucky home with you again now? Child's Play has only been released once before on DVD, but that 1999 release contained no extra features; MGM's new release boasts photos, trailers, a vintage making-of segment, new featurettes, an "Evil Comes in Small Packages" three-part documentary, commentaries by Alex Vincent (Andy Barclay), Catherine Hicks (Karen Barclay) and filmmakers, and select scene commentaries by Chucky himself. (What's more, the 2003 and 2006 Chucky box sets do not include the original Child's Play, since rights to the series' remaining films are owned by Universal.)
Below, get your exclusive peek into the Child's Play 20th Anniversary release with a behind-the-scenes look at the freaky animatronic dolls that helped bring Chucky to life -- and populated our childhood nightmares with visions of walking, talking, killer toys.
Next: The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Hancock, and more DVD dates
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on Sep 08 2008 06:50 PM I will be picking up The Big Lebowski tomorrow, I lost my copy. I'm definitely going to pick up TDK, HB:II, Iron Man, and I will rent Hancock Unrated on Blu ray to see if its better. I'll rent The Fall, Ebert also loved The Cell which I didn't like very much. The KILL BILL fills like another slap on the face from the Wiensteins, I am willing to bet a lot that they will release THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR conveniently when INGLORIOUS BASTARDS comes out. Also Jet Li should finally retire after The Mummy 3, so bad... I'm excited about Speed Racer next week, that will look great on Blu Ray. Oh there were some other cool DVD news I read about the other day like THE WIRE (better then Sopranos) and DEADWOOD are coming out in box sets in December, and there is going to be a Blu Ray release of Southland Tales with Richard Kelly audio commentary (I want a Director's Cut!)... Also Jen I love the new DVD news set up! (Reply to this) |
on Sep 08 2008 06:53 PM THE DUDE (Reply to this) |
on Sep 08 2008 06:59 PM OMG, Bruce Campbell. (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 08 2008 07:07 PM I really love The Big Lebowski. It's my favorite comedy ever. (Reply to this) |
on Sep 08 2008 07:55 PM Thanks for the re-cap Jen. I'm getting The Fall, Forbidden Kingdom, and (I don't remember why) a new release called "How to Rob a Bank" with Nick Stahl. . . .and about the Crazy 88s. I'm pretty sure Tarrantinto got that name from Kid Rock's "Rebel without a Cause" CD. (Reply to this) |
on Sep 08 2008 08:55 PM I'm getting the Kill Bills on Blu as well as Cool Hand Luke. Not a huge release week, but there'll be plenty of those to come in the next month and a half. (Reply to this) |
on Sep 08 2008 11:48 PM In reply to this comment (#2023587) It was hard to tell from your lack of enthusiasm. (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 08 2008 11:53 PM I enjoyed Forbidden Kingdom. It was Wizard of Oz meets the Karate Kid, but fun to watch for Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Fun and fluff, pure saturday matinee stuff. (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 09 2008 12:50 AM lmao, nice one Bruce Campbell. (Reply to this) |
on Sep 09 2008 10:06 AM Kind of a slow week... I'm on the outside looking in when it comes to Kill Bill and The Big Lebowski. (Reply to this) |
on Sep 09 2008 02:33 PM I'll be renting Forbidden Kingdom and that about it. I am so looking forward to Iron Man at the end of this month. (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 11 2008 06:19 AM congrats BC, heck (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 11 2008 11:02 AM Jen, I'm disappointed you din't have a "If you rent only one DVD this week, rent this one" comment this week.(well, you had one, but about buying a movie we've already seen) The first time I listenend to your comment, I rent the Secret and really liked it. Then I wanted to rent Son of Rambow, but couldn't find it! Just to say I really like when you make this kind of comment. On another topic, I HATE Chucky. He frighten me out. I will never wtach one of his movie. Not bold enough (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 14 2008 11:00 PM Nice to hear, collex! I'll have another recommendation this week. (Wait - you liked The Secret?) (Reply to this) |
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on Sep 19 2008 09:48 PM No love for Chucky? The dvd is fantastic. (Reply to this) |
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