23rd Jun2021

Pop Addled – Episode 260: Doom Addled – Nobody

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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06th May2020

Pop Addled: Episode 201 – Retro Movie Special – Child’s Play 1, 2 & 3

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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17th Oct2019

Competition: Win ‘Child’s Play’ on Blu-ray!

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the digital, DVD and Blu-ray release of Child’s Play we are offering you the chance to win a copy on Blu-ray. Chucky – the classic killer doll and horror icon – gets a 21st century upgrade in this critically acclaimed, razor sharp horror-comedy. Gruesome, creepy, and with a great cast – including Mark […]

27th Jun2019

‘Child’s Play’ Review – Second Opinion

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Gabriel Bateman, Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Brian Tyree Henry, Tim Matheson, Marlon Kazadi, Ty Consiglio, Beatrice Kitsos, David Lewis, Anantjot S. Aneja | Written by Tyler Burton Smith | Directed by Lars Klevberg Child’s Play, directed by Lars Klevberg, is the long-awaited remake/reimagining to the 1988 film of the same name directed by Tom […]

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27th Jun2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 286: It’s Been Four Months!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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20th Jun2019

‘Child’s Play’ Review (2019)

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Gabriel Bateman, Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Brian Tyree Henry, Tim Matheson, Marlon Kazadi, Ty Consiglio, Beatrice Kitsos, David Lewis, Anantjot S. Aneja | Written by Tyler Burton Smith | Directed by Lars Klevberg This reboot / remake of 1988’s killer doll movie Child’s Play is in an unusual position because the original franchise is […]

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19th Jun2019

Child’s Play Feature: When Tech has a Mind of it’s Own!

by Phil Wheat

In the new horror thriller Child’s Play, a boy is given a Buddi doll – an amazing walking, talking toy, powered by Artificial Intelligence, so it’s like having your own little pal to play with. Unfortunately, the doll appears to have a somewhat sinister side, which means Buddi doesn’t act quite like it says in […]

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17th May2019

UK trailer & poster for the ‘Child’ Play’ remake/reboot

by Phil Wheat

Vertigo Releasing have released the official UK trailer and poster for the Child’s Play redux, which features Mark Hamill (Star Wars) as the voice of Chucky, along with Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, forthcoming Joker) and Gabriel Bateman (Lights Out, Playmobil The Movie). Child’s Play has been produced […]

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01st May2019

‘Child’s Play’ gets a new poster… and UK release date!

by Phil Wheat

Vertigo Releasing have announced the acquisition of Orion Pictures’ Child’s Play redux for UK and Ireland. The movie features Mark Hamill (Star Wars) as the voice of Chucky, along with Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, forthcoming Joker) and Gabriel Bateman (Lights Out, Playmobil The Movie). Child’s Play has […]

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31st Oct2018

The Old Scares Are The Best This Halloween

by James Smith

Let’s be honest, dolls have always been creepy, and even the best attempts to make them more lifelike have left them in that uncomfortable Uncanny Valley. There’s just something unsettling about them that we couldn’t put our fingers on… until the supernatural slasher Child’s Play. Some presents are bought with the best of intentions but […]

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20th Oct2017

Interview: Jennifer Tilly & Don Mancini talk ‘Cult of Chucky’

by Phil Wheat

Written and directed by Don Mancini, Cult of Chucky brings back original Child’s Play cast member Alex Vincent (Child’s Play, Wait Until Spring, Bandini) as Andy Barclay along with Jennifer Tilly (Curse of Chucky, Monsters, Inc.) as Chucky’s bloodthirsty bride, Tiffany and Fiona Dourif (Messenger, True Blood) as Nica with Brad Dourif (The Lord of […]

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19th Oct2017

Interview: Brad and Fiona Dourif talk ‘Cult of Chucky’

by Phil Wheat

Written and directed by Don Mancini, Cult of Chucky brings back original Child’s Play cast member Alex Vincent (Child’s Play, Wait Until Spring, Bandini) as Andy Barclay along with Jennifer Tilly (Curse of Chucky, Monsters, Inc.) as Chucky’s bloodthirsty bride, Tiffany and Fiona Dourif (Messenger, True Blood) as Nica with Brad Dourif (The Lord of […]

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18th Oct2017

Interview: Alex Vincent & Christine Elise talk ‘Cult of Chucky’

by Phil Wheat

Written and directed by Don Mancini, Cult of Chucky brings back original Child’s Play cast member Alex Vincent (Child’s Play, Wait Until Spring, Bandini) as Andy Barclay along with Jennifer Tilly (Curse of Chucky, Monsters, Inc.) as Chucky’s bloodthirsty bride, Tiffany and Fiona Dourif (Messenger, True Blood) as Nica with Brad Dourif (The Lord of […]

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29th Jun2017

‘Cult of Chucky’ gets a UK release date AND red-band trailer

by Phil Wheat

Fans of the world’s most demonic doll are in for another blood-spattered treat as Chucky continues his reign of terror behind the locked doors of an insane asylum in Cult of Chucky, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on 23rd October 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The most terrifying chapter yet of the […]

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11th Jan2017

Chucky’s Back! And this time he’s bringing his cult!

by Phil Wheat

I’m a huge fan of the Child’s Play franchise, I have been since I was a teenager, before everyone jumped on the bandwagon back in the early 90s when Child’s Play 3 was decried as a new “video nasty” here in the UK. Since then we’ve had two more comedic entries, Bride… and Seed…, and […]

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25th Oct2016

Ten Best: 80s Horror movies on Netflix

by Phil Wheat

Given that Halloween is fast-approaching, I thought I’d put together a number of listicles couting down some of my favourite films to watch this horrorday season. First up are my picks for the ten best 80s horror films on Neflix. Netflix has a great list of spooky titles available on the service including the likes […]

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05th Nov2015

Nerd Buy: Child’s Play “Chucky” Stylized 6-Inch Action Figure

by Phil Wheat

Who wants to play? Chucky does, but you may not like his game. He’s not fully human, but he is fully insane! Every detail has been captured; from his classic coveralls to the unique imprint of the soles on his trainers. From his glistening, insane eyes, and his sneering lips, to his shocking red hair, […]

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