204: Death on Denial

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204: Death on Denial

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Nov 11, 2022

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Miss us? We're back with a discussion of what's probably our favorite episode of the series so far, a locked-room Jennifer Tilly Mystery!

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Nov 11, 2022

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Comics creators Erica Henderson, Benito Cereno and Matt D. Wilson tackle each episode of SyFy/USA's series "Chucky," and maybe some more Child's Play to boot!

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105: Little Little Lies: 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? by Friends 'Till the End
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102: Give Me Something Good To Eat: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
73 min listen
Bride of Chucky (1998): 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... by Friends 'Till the End
98 min listen
Wanna Play?: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
24 min listen
101: Death By Misadventure: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
54 min listen
104: Just Let Go: 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." by Friends 'Till the End
63 min listen
107: Twice the Grieving, Double the Loss: 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. by Friends 'Till the End
60 min listen
103: I Like To Be Hugged: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
66 min listen
106: Cape Queer: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
70 min listen
Seed of Chucky (2004): 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. by Friends 'Till the End
99 min listen
108: An Affair to Dismember: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
89 min listen
Child's Play (1988): 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! by Friends 'Till the End
100 min listen
Child's Play 3 (1991): 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. by Friends 'Till the End
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Child's Play 2 (1990): Chucky's back, and he's playing "Hide the Soul." Join us as we look back at a classic, won't you? by Friends 'Till the End
98 min listen
Cult of Chucky (2017): 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,... by Friends 'Till the End
105 min listen
201: Halloween II: 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. by Friends 'Till the End
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203: Hail Mary!: Many layers about many characters are revealed in this episode, in so many interesting ways. And we never miss an arm day, either. by Friends 'Till the End
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204: Death on Denial: Miss us? We're back with a discussion of what's probably our favorite episode of the series so far, a locked-room Jennifer Tilly Mystery! by Friends 'Till the End
71 min listen
Curse of Chucky (2013): 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! by Friends 'Till the End
114 min listen
Cape Fear (1991): As we wait for Chucky Season 3 to start back up, we're checking out a movie we've been talking about watching since the first season: the 1991 remake of Cape Fear directed by Martin Scorsese! by Friends 'Till the End
108 min listen
M3GAN (2023): We're dancing, because a new doll-based franchise begins! How did M3GAN get right what the failed Child's Play reboot attempt got wrong? And how are the two movies strangely similar? We look at it all as we run through the many delights of this new... by Friends 'Till the End
101 min listen
Bound (1996): 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.... by Friends 'Till the End
101 min listen
205: Doll on Doll: In this corner! Good Chucky! And in this corner! Muscles! And that fight is just the first of many surprising events in this episode, which includes the long-awaited reveal of the Colonel and, yes, a baptism. by Friends 'Till the End
68 min listen
202: The Sinners Are Much More Fun: 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! by Friends 'Till the End
71 min listen
307: There Will Be Blood: They promised that there would be blood, and there was! We wondered last week how the makers of "Chucky" could follow what seemed like an unfollowable episode, and, lo and behold, they did it. by Friends 'Till the End
82 min listen
306: Panic Room: After a streaming snafu, we're rolling into the sixth episode of Chucky's third season, which goes big! It honestly feels like a finale, so let's dig into this jam-packed episode! by Friends 'Till the End
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Annabelle (2014): The first Annabelle movie had by far the biggest box office take of any movie we've talked about on the show so far, but does that mean it's worth watching. The answer...might surprise you! by Friends 'Till the End
106 min listen
206: He Is Risen Indeed: It's Turkey Day, and in addition to some stuffed bird, how about an overstuffed episode of Chucky? So much happens in this one, and Dr. Mixter is quite literally everywhere. What did we think of this plot-heavy ep? Listen and learn! by Friends 'Till the End
75 min listen
208: Chucky Actually: It's the second season finale of Chucky, it's a Christmas episode, and it's an absolutely wild time. The world's quietest chainsaw is involved, and it gets a workout. by Friends 'Till the End
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Annabelle Comes Home (2019): Just in time for season 3 of Chucky to begin, we're wrapping up the series of Annabelle movies! How do they finish out? Feeley Meeley through the show to find out! by Friends 'Till the End
119 min listen

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306: Panic Room: After a streaming snafu, we're rolling into the sixth episode of Chucky's third season, which goes big! It honestly feels like a finale, so let's dig into this jam-packed episode! by Friends 'Till the End
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Living With Chucky (2022): On this episode, we're talking about Kyra Gardner's 2022 documentary about being the daughter of the lead puppeteer on the Chucky series, Tony Gardner! Does it offer some new insights into the making of the Child's Play and Chucky series? We dig into it! by Friends 'Till the End
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304: Dressed to Kill: In an unexpected midseason finale indicating a lengthy break, developments abound for both Tiffany and Chucky! Tiffany makes a new frenemy, and Chucky finishes his mission at the White House. Or does he? by Friends 'Till the End
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303: Jennifer's Body: This week's episode connects the dots between the end of Season 2 and the start of Season 3. Just how campy and wild does it get? And who is this season's version of WWE Superstar Liv Morgan? by Friends 'Till the End
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302: Let the Right One In: Jake, Lexy, and Devon make their way to the nation's capital this episode as a shadowy government agent arrives to help figure out who's killing people inside the White House. Something that happened made us very mad; can you guess what it is? by Friends 'Till the End
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301: Murder at 1600: A new season of Chucky begins, and we're getting...political! What's it like finally having a Good Guy in the White House? We pound the pavement to get the answers. by Friends 'Till the End
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206: He Is Risen Indeed: It's Turkey Day, and in addition to some stuffed bird, how about an overstuffed episode of Chucky? So much happens in this one, and Dr. Mixter is quite literally everywhere. What did we think of this plot-heavy ep? Listen and learn! by Friends 'Till the End
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205: Doll on Doll: In this corner! Good Chucky! And in this corner! Muscles! And that fight is just the first of many surprising events in this episode, which includes the long-awaited reveal of the Colonel and, yes, a baptism. by Friends 'Till the End
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