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Child's Play
Child's Play

Child's Play

June 19, 2019
1h 30m
Horror
Thriller
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
60/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic.

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Details

Director
Lars Klevberg
Cast
Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman, Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Tim Matheson, David James Lewis, Beatrice Kitsos, Ty Consiglio, Carlease Burke, Marlon Kazadi
Release Date
June 19, 2019
Production
KatzSmith Productions, Orion Pictures, Bron Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Oddfellows Entertainment

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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