Charles Lee “Chucky” Ray is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Child’s Play slasher film franchise. Chucky is portrayed as a vicious serial killer who, as he bleeds out from a gunshot wound, transfers his soul into a “Good Guy” doll and continuously tries to transfer to a human body. The character has become one of the most recognizable horror icons and has been referenced numerous times in popular culture.
When people have nightmares they dream of Freddy. When Freddy has nightmares he dreams of Chucky.
SYFY has released teaser for their long-awaited Chucky horror series from Child’s Play creator Don Mancini, confirming its official fall release date. Featuring the return of franchise alums Brad Dourif and Jennifer Tilly,
The Chucky series is set in an idyllic American town thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders sweep through and threaten to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets, all of which come on the heels of a vintage Chucky doll turning up at a suburban yard sale. At the same time, the titular doll must deal with the arrival of enemies and allies from his past who threaten to expose the truth behind the killings and the untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child turned demonic killer.
Get a first look at the iconic evil doll’s return as well as a brief preview of Zackary Arthur’s lead character who will now get terrorized by Chucky.
The Chucky series is scheduled to make its debut on October 12, exclusively on SYFY and the USA Network.