Episode 137 ~ Curse of Chucky (2013)

This was a disappointment.

We finally reach the first truly disappointing entry in the series, one that misses the horror charm of the original trilogy and the zany black comedy of the next two entries. It wants to be serious, but it's hard to take it serious with ridiculous deaths, terrible characters (or non--characters) you can't root for, and the worst paced movie in the series by far. Also, the worst ending (aside from a fantastic post-credit scene) so far.

It's hard to describe why we didn't like this one in the space available here, but it does shift the series in a direction that will only work if there are dramatic consequences as there are in every entry including the comedies, and there are none to be found in this movie.

For a more in depth reason, check out today's episode!

Randy's Score: 2/5

JD's Score: 2/5

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Up Next: Cult of Chucky!

Episode 136 ~ Seed of Chucky (2004)

Surprise! We're continuing our run of Child's Play movies with the controversial Seed of Chucky from 2004, the long awaited follow-up to 1998's Bride of Chucky!

How is this so controversial, you might ask? Well, it takes the more comedic direction from the last movie and pushes it to 11. So you either like this movie or hate it. However, we actually did quite like it, though perhaps not in the way you might think. All in all, it's another successful entry in the series, and we discuss why in today's episode!

For those who wonder, I changed my score to reflect that I consider the last movie and this one on equal level. The first two I still think are the best ones.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Curse of Chucky!

Halloween Spectacular X! (Episode 135)

Welcome to our tenth Halloween celebration! We haven't always done dedicated episodes for Halloween, but we've always done something special for it every year. And our ninth anniversary of Cannon Cruisers is no different!

This year we went for a combo we've never touched before! In addition to our month long look at Child's Play, we made today's special looking at the Fright Night movies! These movies were a lot bigger once upon a time, and we'd like to remind you why today!

In the 80s, slashers were king, but there were other types of horror at play as well, and one such example include vampires!

Also, for those unaware, I changed my opinion on the second film between recording the episode and putting it out, so I'm putting the revised score below. My overall thoughts have not changed on the movie, but the more I thought on it, the more my opinion solidified. I think it is as good as the original now.

That aside, let us dive into today's episode as we look at two forgotten gems from one of the best decades for horror movies!

Fright Night (1985)

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

Fright Night Part II (1988)

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 5/5 (Post review revision)

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Up Next: Seed of Chucky!

Episode 134 ~ Bride of Chucky (1998)

Where to even start with this one?

In every horror franchise there comes a point where the formula runs stale, so you have two choices: run it into the ground, or go in a new direction. Thankfully, the Chucky franchise made the right decision with 1998's Bride of Chucky. Like most "Bride" horror movies, this movie turns the formula on its ear to deliver a new context to the old favorite. Child's Play is done, now it's Chucky's turn to be the main character.

And boy is it a ride. Find out how in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Halloween!

Episode 133 ~ Child's Play 3 (1991)

This is it, 1991's Child's Play 3: the end of the trilogy, but not the series. This ends the Andy arc of the series as eight years after the events of Child's Play 2, and almost a decade after their meeting, Andy is a teenager and about to become an adult. It is time to put away childish things, but what if childish things don't want to be put away?

The idea behind this movie is a good one, as there is little way to keep it fresh after the previous two entries, so the third entry is kind of the last go: the last moment before the child becomes an adult, thereby retiring the series title (at least, until the 2019 remake), and changing the series focus to Chucky himself instead.

That said, though it isn't perfect, it is a good ending to the trilogy of one of the more overlooked horror franchises. We can't wait to see where it goes after this!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Bride of Chucky!

Episode 132 ~ Child's Play 2 (1990)

Surprise! More Chucky!

We go into the sequel to the horror classic where Chucky finally becomes the icon everyone recognizes and where the stakes are ratcheted up even more! Can poor Andy finally find peace after Chucky ruined his life in the first film? Check out today's episode and find out!

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up next: Child's Play 3!

Episode 131 ~ Child's Play (1988)

Time for spooky season!

This month we've decided to pick one series to focus on throughout the month of October, with a different surprise for Halloween itself. We decided on a series we've yet to cover: Child's Play starring the infamous living doll Chucky!

It's also quite a surprise of a movie, managing to remain tense and even darkly funny at times, while remember what made genre classics like the original Halloween and Nightmare On Elm Street work where so many others did not.

Find out why we're starting this month with a bang with 1988's Child's Play!

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Child's Play 2!