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1988 · 87 min · R

Child's Play

Directed by Tom Holland · Horror

Child's Play (1988) is a Horror film, directed by Tom Holland set in Chicago during the 1980s. It runs 87 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer, with a tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Joe Renzetti
Cinematography
Wilmer Butler
Cast
Alex VincentCatherine HicksBrad DourifChris SarandonDinah ManoffTommy SwerdlowJack ColvinNeil Giuntoli

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial Killer
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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