Child’s Play (Collector’s Edition): Blu-Ray Review
Arriving on Collector’s Edition Blu-ray this week is “Child’s Play” and let me tell you that this release is going to make so many horror fans very happy. This two-disk release not only includes a new 2K HD scan of the film but also so many amazing new bonus features, that include interviews from everyone. A lot of effort was put into this edition and it shows.
I am a huge “Child’s Play” fan and actually hosted a 25th anniversary screening a few years ago that included a Skype Q&A with Don Mancini which was an absolute blast. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to see what Scream Factory would deliver. There really is no need for me to get into the plot as even those who have never seen it are familiar with Chucky the killer doll.
I haven’t made it through all the bonus material yet but I am planning on it. Based on the 2K transfer and the bonuses I have gotten to, Halloween has come early for the Chucky fans because this release is a MUST BUY!
Bonus Features
DISC ONE:
- NEW 2K scan of the interpositive
- NEW Audio Commentary with director Tom Holland
- Audio Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks and “Chucky” designer Kevin Yagher
- Audio Commentary with Producer David Kirschner and Screenwriter Don Mancini
- Select Scene Chucky Commentaries
DISC TWO:
- NEW Behind-the-Scenes Special Effects footage from Howard Berger (60 minutes)
- NEW Howard Berger: Your Special Effects Friend ‘Til The End – interview with special effect artist Howard Berger (40 minutes)
- NEW Life Behind the Mask: Being Chucky – an interview with actor Ed Gale (40 minutes)
- Evil Comes in Small Packages featuring interviews with Don Mancini, David Kirschner, John Lafia, Chris Sarandon, Brad Dourif, Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent, Kevin Yagher (24 minutes)
- Chucky: Building a Nightmare featuring Kevin Yagher (10 minutes)
- A Monster Convention featuring Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent and Chris Sarandon (5 minutes)
- Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child’s Play Vintage Featurette (6 minutes)
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Still Photo Gallery
By: Marc Ferman