
Andy Barclay has been placed in a foster home after the tragic events of the first film, since his mother was committed. In an attempt to save their reputation, the manufacturers of Chucky reconstruct the killer doll, to prove to the public that nothing was wrong with it in the first place. In doing so, they also bring the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray back to life. As Chucky tries to locate Andy, the body count rises. Will Andy be able to escape, or will Chucky succe... (Full plot summary below)
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Andy Barclay has been placed in a foster home after the tragic events of the first film, since his mother was committed. In an attempt to save their reputation, the manufacturers of Chucky reconstruct the killer doll, to prove to the public that nothing was wrong with it in the first place. In doing so, they also bring the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray back to life. As Chucky tries to locate Andy, the body count rises. Will Andy be able to escape, or will Chucky succeed in possessing his body?
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| Orlando SentinelJoe Bob BriggsThis sequel to the surprise 1988 hit is a slicker and ultimately more disturbing film than the first. |
| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...a surprisingly effective sequel that's sure to please fans of this ongoing series. |
| TheFilmFile.comDustin PutmanThe mystique might have faded, but the psychopathic Chucky is still an apt threat. |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonIn embracing its identity as a tacky horror movie, and totally scrapping the murder mystery angle that made the original so wobbly, it manages to be a darn sight more fun to watch. |
| Miami HeraldBill CosfordSince the gaff has long been blown (we know Chucky is alive from the outset), the original's menacing tension is entirely absent. Lafia attempts to compensate by relying heavily on Kevin Yagher's advanced doll animations, but articulated facial features, however clever, are no substitute for thrills. |
| The New York TimesJanet MaslinVicious as Chucky is, it's hard to be scared by anything that kicks its little feet helplessly every time it flings itself upon a full-sized human target. |
| Washington PostRichard HarringtonChild's Play 2 is an inevitable sequel that's not as good as its progenitor, but better than most movies with the numbers 2 through 8 in their titles. Thin plot-wise, it caters to an audience apparently amused on the first go-round by the antics of a foul-mouthed doll named Chucky. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIt's an all-out horror film--handsomely produced but morbid and not in the least amusing to watch. |
| The A.V. ClubAlex McLevyIn every way, it hangs together less effectively than its predecessor, but Mancini’s script is smartly self-aware (a recurring theme in these films), and new director John Lafia creates some enjoyably gonzo moments. |
| The Seattle TimesJohn HartlChild’s Play 2 is another case of rehashing the few novel elements of an original to the point of utter numbness. |