Parents' Guide to

Bride of Chucky

By Carly Kocurek, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 17+

Grisly, tongue-in-cheek sequel isn't for kids.

Movie R 1998 88 minutes
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Based on 17 parent reviews

RoffFam
RoffFam Adult
September 30, 2021
age 16+

Love this movie, I’ve watched it twice

Ok, so, let me start with that I’m 13, and I love horror movies. Most of the reviews say how violent this movie is. It is bloody, but the SFX is so outdated that it doesn’t have the same scare factor it did in 1998. It does of some romantic scenes, but they aren’t very explicit. This movie has a lot of cursing, and I’d say be careful if you’re sensitive to that kind of thing. The plot is a bit cheesy, but I think it adds to its charm in a way. It’s very funny, I laughed out loud during some parts, and I love the acting. ANYWAY, this is my take on it

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Too much swearing
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RileyxSong
RileyxSong Adult
October 1, 2019
age 18+

NOT for children under 18.

I think the Childs Play series is just fine, but not for children. The movie consists of the killer doll 'Chucky', or Charles Lee Ray. In this movie, he finds his former girlfriend, Tiffany (Tiff), And she brings him back to life. He then kills her and turns her into a doll. The movie continues and Chucky proposes to Tiffany, and then have sex. I don't understand the 2+ ratings, since there is drug usage, sexual content, violent murders, and much more. Anyway, I would rate this movie 18+.

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Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What's the Story?

The first Child's Play told the story of a doll possessed by the spirit of serial killer Charles Lee Ray. In BRIDE OF CHUCKY, Chucky's former girlfriend, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) resurrects the plasticized love of her life using Voodoo for Dummies. When she finds out that Chucky (Brad Dourif) had never intended to marry her, Tiff locks up the pint-sized psychopath and buys him a bride doll as a joke. Of course, Chucky escapes and transfers Tiff's spirit into a wedding-gown clad doll. The pair set off to try to transfer their spirits into full-sized bodies, leaving a trail of carnage.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (75):

In movies like this one, viewers see the horror genre begin to implode, and it is definitely fun to watch. Horror film franchises, much like the supernatural killers they focus on, often just won't die; Bride of Chucky is the fourth installation in the Child's Play series, and it will not be the last. Nonetheless, not all sequels are bad, and this one successfully takes the low road to self-parody. Self-referential to an extreme, the movie pokes fun at itself and the entire horror genre.

As Tiffany, Jennifer Tilly demonstrates her ability to play a campy role to the hilt – obsessing about marriage and Martha Stewart while committing acts of unspeakable violence. The film's over-the-top plotline is echoed by a visual aesthetic that often seems to borrow from John Waters.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Bride of Chucky's place within the horror genre and the stereotyping of gender and sexuality. What makes Chucky change his mind and decide to marry Tiffany? Why is Tiffany so fixated on marriage?

  • The film is self-referential and often campy, with gore being taken to a cartoonish extreme. How does an excess of blood and gore serve to undermine the horror? How does the film make the characters' bad behavior humorous?

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