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An Update on the Next ‘Chucky’ Movie!
The last we talked about Chucky 7 was back in February when Don Mancini, who created the Child’s Play franchise and directed the previous two entries, confirmed that Jennifer Tilly – who first made an appearance in the 1998 classic Bride of Chucky as Chucky’s partner in crime, Tiffany – would be returning in the seventh film.
Now, while we patiently wait for official news, Mancini is teasing once again. With the first season of his “Channel Zero” now completed, it looks like he’s turned his focus on bringing Chucky and Tiffany back for more mayhem. In the below tweet we learn that Mancini is currently storyboarding the film, which also means that he’s got a script to reference. We also see Glen – Chucky and Tiffany’s son – being used in the photo as a body double for Chucky (to clarify, Glen is not confirmed to be in the film, he is just being used as a stand in for Chucky in the playful photo). Still no word on when the film will begin shooting and if Universal has even given it the green light yet, but we do know that Tilly is returning as is Fiona Dourif (Brad’s daughter), who made her debut in the 2013 Curse of Chucky.
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While A Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloween and Texas Chain Saw Massacre have all been remade, Universal’s Child’s Play continues to remain one of the only in-canon horror franchises, even though the 2013 Curse of Chucky went straight to VOD.
Chucky is one of the most iconic of all horror slashers. He first appeared in Tom Holland’s 1988 Child’s Play, which was penned by Mancini. Things came full circle in Curse of Chucky when Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent) presumably got his revenge, while Tiffany made a shocking appearance in human form. How will it all come together? That’s what we have to look forward to with Child’s Play 7.
STORYBOARDING #Chucky7. Glen doubling Chucky. @angelnorelation doubling… ? pic.twitter.com/0NF71BQWmo
— Don Mancini (@RealDonMancini) September 30, 2016
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.