10 Horror Movie Sequels That Deserve A Second Chance

It’s no secret that 1991’s Child’s Play 3 was rushed into production so that Universal Studios could capitalize on the successes of the series’ first two installments. Consequently, it’s not nearly as gripping or resourceful as 1990’s Child’s Play 2 or 1998’s Bride of Chucky. However, just because it doesn’t match the series’ two most popular entries doesn’t mean it’s rubbish, either.

The absence of Alex Vincent as Andy is reasonably contentious, but replacement Justin Whalin does well portraying an older and wiser version of the character. On that note, Don Mancini wisely set Child’s Play 3 eight years after Child’s Play 2 so that both its hero and location (a military academy) offered a stimulating change of pace. Furthermore, it arguably contains the best one-liners from horror’s favorite killer doll - “Don’t f**k with the Chuck,” “Presto! You’re dead,” “Nothing like a strangulation to get the circulation going”.

While not every kill scene is exceptional, at least two of Chucky’s least likeable victims – Colonel Cochrane and Sergeant Botnick – receive undeniably gratifying deaths. Obviously, Chucky’s brutal demise at the carnival is as fulfilling as it is frightening, too.

Child’s Play 3 isn’t great, but it’s better than it gets credit for.