Film Review: Seed of Chucky (2004)

The killer synthetically plasticized doll that was reincarnated and repossessed by evil is back! According to IMDB.com , this all-new film is the fifth in the popular series of Chucky (Child's Play) horror comedies. The film introduces Glen (voiced by Billy Boyd), the orphan doll offspring of the irrepressible devilish-doll-come-to-life Chucky and his equally twisted bride Tiffany. When production starts on a movie detailing the urban legend of his parents' lethal exploits, Glen heads for Hollywood where he brings his bloodthirsty parents back from the dead. The family dynamics are far from perfect as Chucky and Tiffany go Hollywood and get rolling on a new spree of murderous mayhem; much to gentle Glen's horror. Chucky can't believe that his child doesn't want to walk in his murdering footsteps.

Review:
Chucky is back in yet another sequel. Unlike its predecessor's, I have not enjoyed just wanton bloodlust in this franchise since the first incarnation of the killer plaything. This film offended on so many different levels. And I just could not stop from laughing at each gorrific scene. When Chucky runs Brittany Spears (not really her) off the road, it was just hilarious. And when John Waters proclaims "God bless the little people," it gave this otherwise bad film the fun and humor of the first installment. From what my roommate tells me, John Waters had influences in other scenes. In the scene where the acid in the dark room falls on Waters, this may have been inspired by Female Trouble. And the turkey baster scene later in the movie may come from Pink Flamingos. Not to mention, John Waters himself playing a sleazy tabloid photographer peeping into unsuspecting houses.

The acting is not too shabby either. Jennifer Tilly pulls off a wonderfully delightful performance. I think she captures the essence of a cheesy film star looking for the next big break. Too bad for her it wasn't what she expected. In Seed of Chucky there is another rapper turned actor. This time it is Redman who actually does a commendable job. He was quite believable as yet another victim.

The killer clan now has a third person in Glen/Glenda. I thought it was amusing how Chucky and Tiffany decide to stop their killing ways and go cold turkey. They should have formed a support group called K.A. Killers Anonymous and include a 12 step program.

Is this enough fun and excitement? Oh yeah. Seed of Chucky is a fun-filled romp through the aging lives of reanimated, hacker slasher, teenage boogey-dolls. It is more than worth the time to watch the continuing evolution of Chucky and the clan.

Mike's Rating: 7 Bleeding heart liberals (A family that slays together, stays together)
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong horror violence/gore, sexual content and language.
Running Time: 1 hour 27 minutes

Michael B Teppenpaw, "Film Review: Seed of Chucky (2004)." Associated Content