Awesome course correction for the series after the abysmal Seed. Goes back to its roots and aims for straight out horror. And it's pretty effective in that regard. What I like most is that unlike other lazier franchises, it doesn't just write off the weaker entries as non existent, but rather finds a way to tie in the whole mythology.

Why can't Chucky just settle down with Barbie and have a lovely family of Cabbage Patch dolls, instead of venturing on yet another killing spree? Well, until he does, here we go with another slasher pic that is okay for the fans, but won't win over any converts. Standard Chucky flick, but at least it brings back the horror after the parody it was fast becoming.

>*"You know, you remind me a lot of Andy Barclay. He was a whiney little bitch just like you."* That's how you do a revival properly! Return to basics with a more serious and scary tone while keeping some comedic elements from *Bride* and *Seed*. The mansion looks beautiful and the iron elevator cage is a nod to the 1988 classic. Chucky looks awful weird at first but love what they did with that later on in the movie. Nica Pierce makes for one of the best protagonists in the franchise the only ones who beat her in that regard is the legendary Andy & Kyle team up in *Child's Play 2*. The kills were all sublime and the score was especially great in this one. Elevator scene, chili scene and reveal scene in the attic are my favorites. Loved the black white yellow flashback with Charles Lee Ray. Best after-credits ever!

Another mediocre movie in the series. Why not make less but better movies? Ok for fans