Friends 'Till the End

1. Wanna Play?

   Show notes

   Before digging into the series, hosts Erica Henderson, Benito Cereno and Matt D. Wilson discuss their history with the "Child's Play" series of films and horror in general!

   Nov 3, 2021 24 min

Season 1

1. 101: Death By Misadventure

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   We got a new game we can play! We're talking about the premiere episode of USA/SyFy's "Chucky," with its double dose of Devon Sawa, interesting place in time, clear nods to other horror franchises, and a whole lot more!

   Nov 10, 2021 54 min

2. 102: Give Me Something Good To Eat

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   It's a Chucky Halloween, and there's plenty of Haddonfield, Illinois, in Hackensack! Join us as we examine the cast's costumes, the meanest thing anyone's ever done, dishwasher tips, Chucky's attempts to gain Jake's sympathy, and a whole lot more!

   Nov 17, 2021 1 hr 13 min

3. 103: I Like To Be Hugged

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   Expecting someone else? This week, we are looking at an episode full of mistaken identities, grave realizations, fiery rage and children learning who they are. Plus, gigantic garden tools!

   Nov 24, 2021 1 hr 6 min

4. 104: Just Let Go

   Episode 4

   Show notes

   It's a wild time in the hospital this episode, and your friendly hosts are flipping out about the set design, as well as other aspects of this exciting installment of "Chucky."

   Dec 1, 2021 1 hr 3 min

5. 105: Little Little Lies

   Episode 5

   Show notes

   He always comes back. This week, we're looking at the fakeout-filled episode of "Chucky" where our heroes think they've gotten the best of that evil doll, but it never sticks with Chucky, does it?

   Dec 8, 2021 1 hr 14 min

6. 106: Cape Queer

   Episode 6

   Show notes

   Life sure is full of surprises, and the episode of "Chucky" we're talking about this week is too! Listen as we discuss the best death on the series so far, the unceremonious fall of the Moms, how none of us has seen "Cape Fear," and more!

   Dec 15, 2021 1 hr 10 min

7. 107: Twice the Grieving, Double the Loss

   Episode 7

   Show notes

   It's the penultimate episode of the first season of "Chucky," and a lot is happening! We're here to comb through the details and review our early-season theories to see if they checked out.

   Dec 22, 2021 1 hr

8. 108: An Affair to Dismember

   Episode 8

   Show notes

   This is the end, friend! Join us for a extra-long recap of the extra-long first season finale of "Chucky," along with our predictions for season 2!

   Dec 29, 2021 1 hr 29 min

1. Child's Play (1988)

   Show notes

   We're taking it back to the start! We watched the original 1988 Child's Play (and all the DVD featurettes) to kick off our series of reviews of every Chucky movie!

   Feb 2, 2022 1 hr 40 min

2. Child's Play 2 (1990)

   Show notes

   Chucky's back, and he's playing "Hide the Soul." Join us as we look back at a classic, won't you?

   Mar 2, 2022 1 hr 38 min

3. Child's Play 3 (1991)

   Show notes

   Presto, you're listening to a new episode! This time around, we're taking on the last film of the Andy Barclay movie trilogy, which jumps eight years into the future and takes place at a military academy. Also, Chucky wears lipstick, and that means war.

   Apr 13, 2022 1 hr 34 min

4. Bride of Chucky (1998)

   Show notes

   We always come back! And this time around, we've got a whole new direction for Chucky. "Bride of Chucky" not only introduces the incomparable Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine, it also injects some self-referential comedy to bring the series fully into the 1990s. Want to know what we thought? You got your wish!

   May 11, 2022 1 hr 38 min

5. Seed of Chucky (2004)

   Show notes

   This is nuts, and we have a very high tolerance for nuts. It's time for us to take on the fifth movie in the Child's Play/Chucky series, and it introduces a whole new doll to the mix: Glen/Glenda! How does it hold up? Listen and find out.

   Jun 8, 2022 1 hr 39 min

6. Curse of Chucky (2013)

   Show notes

   We're giving the fans what they want! And what they want is for us to talk about the 2013 direct-to-video Chucky sequel "Curse of Chucky," which may not have seemed entirely to be a sequel at first. Are you scared? You should be!

   Jul 20, 2022 1 hr 54 min

7. Cult of Chucky (2017)

   Show notes

   We take on the final Chucky movie (yes, we said final; there are no others) this time around. Does this monochrome descent into madness hold up against the previous films? And how does it lead into the "Chucky" TV series? Only one way to find out, friends!

   Aug 26, 2022 1 hr 45 min

8. Bound (1996)

   Show notes

   In anticipation of the second season of Chucky, we watched a film that features three of the announced actors in Chucky season 2! "Bound" not only stars Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantoliano, it's also the debut feature from the Wachowskis. Did this erotic noir offer any clues about our favorite Good Guy?

   Sep 21, 2022 1 hr 41 min

Season 2

1. 201: Halloween II

   Episode 1

   Show notes

   Chucky's back, and he's on the attack! We're jumping right into the second season of the SyFy/USA series, which includes a bomb, a weirdly creepy kid (to some), and some very cool Halloween masks. Plus, a very suspicious psychiatrist.

   Oct 7, 2022 1 hr 18 min

2. 202: The Sinners Are Much More Fun

   Episode 2

   Show notes

   Our teen protagonists are settling into their new home, Tiffany is making a life of luxury with Nica, and Chucky is shooting...photos. Let's dig into what's going on in this episode that really seems to get the season started!

   Oct 14, 2022 1 hr 11 min

3. 203: Hail Mary!

   Episode 3

   Show notes

   Many layers about many characters are revealed in this episode, in so many interesting ways. And we never miss an arm day, either.

   Oct 22, 2022 1 hr 13 min