CHUCKYVISION is the podcast that covers everything about the infamous Good Guy doll: the seven mainline movies, three seasons of TV, comics, documentaries, and all the homages, knockoffs, predecessors and successors. Hosted by Mark Adams & Dev Elson, between covering the wealth of killer doll history and minute-by-minute minutiae, the two have learnt you can't keep a good guy down. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
Child's Play, Child's Play, Child's Play (1954, 1972, 1992)
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Having done 80+ episodes of Child's Play Minute, we have even more to say on Child's Play... but not the 1988 horror classic. No, we've found three other films with the same title that crop up time and time again when searching for our familiar Chucky. A 1954 comedic romp through the British countryside as rebellious kids in black and white build their own atomic bomb. A 1972 psychological thriller from Sidney Lumet about weird evil kids forgoten between Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist. And a 1992 bleak as all Hell slice of life drama about a poor German kid who endures neither of his divorcing parents wanting him. Can we find any links between the three and whether they have anything in common with our favourite killer doll film? It's tenuous at best. Do we find any enjoyment in watching these films for a gimmick episode is the better question, and the answers may surprise you. Host: Dev Elson Co-Host: Mark Adams Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Longlegs
Welcome to VՈ⏁V⅂∴⊘:ᘰ:L⊥, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play /Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Believe it or not, Mark and Dev recorded this episode days before the sequel announcement so they just wanted to talk Longlegs! It has killers, dolls, and it's a movie, so it checks all our boxes, and it sure helps to be a fantastic time as well! Host: Dev Elson Co-Host: Mark Adams Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Masters of the Universe (2026)
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. In a bonus follow up to our episode last month looking at the Masters of the Universe film from 1987, we're taking a look at the new one that was released this week (at time of going to press, obvs.). What are the similarities and differences to the 1987 cult classic, and is the new one actually any good? Mark continues to be very enthusiastic about He-Man; Dev less so. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. In our first episode post-Child's Play Minute, Mark shoehorns in a film that he really wanted to look at. The new Masters of the Universe film is released next month, so why the hell shouldn't we look at the 1987 cult classic this month? It's toys. Dolls. They come alive. Sorta. In this bumper episode, Mark and Dev discuss the history and legacy of the He-Man franchise from action figures to TV shows before taking a look at Masters of the Universe (1987) starring Dolph Ludgren, Frank Langella, Monica from FRIENDS and Tom Paris from Star Trek Voyager. Mark is very enthusiastic; Dev less so. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
88: That Is The End, Friend ~ Child's Play Minute FINALE!
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 88th minute finale of CHILD'S PLAY, we close out with the last twenty seconds, pirated movies on oil rigs and coaches, favourite kill, favourite secret star, how our minute-by-minute highlights tell two different narratives, the total official average of our 176 five-star ratings, and our final thoughts looking back at the first Child's Play Minute with six sequels to go... Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
87: Chucky Rap, African Suites, & Dick + MODERN REVIEWS! ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 87th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we deliberate on how much second unit effort have we appreciated, the relation of Yaghers, the maligned original credits song, DiC or Dick, unheard disco music, plus modern audience opinions from Letterboxd and Common Sense Media! Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
86: Adolf Hitler Is Worse Than Chucky + BAD 1988 REVIEWS! ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 86th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we persist with more credits but several different movies until ours, still photography, what the hell a grip is, and who the worst boy on set was, plus negative reactions from 1988! Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
85: The Wammo Moment™ + GOOD 1988 REVIEWS! ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 85th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we figure out who is and isn't in the cast credits, cheerlead the puppeteers once again, yearn for more Karen and Norris once again, Brad Dourif gets double credit, Renzetti's bittersweet theme, plus what did critics laud back in 1988! Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
84: The Most '80s Thing That Ever '80s'd ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 84th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we close out the action with Chucky blunking, Santos has a moustache, police sirens signify the movie is done, Karen is holding everyone up, Andy freeze frame staring, and one last not-so-great scene in the script. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
83: That Means the Bullet Is Going to Do Extra Damage ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 83rd minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we appreciate the animatronics in Chucky even in pieces, why Chucky needs to be still talking, how Karen's backshots all missed his heart, Chucky on a bungee cord, and Renzetti going wild on the soundtrack. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
82: He Does Grab Him Square on the Chin ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 82nd minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we consider is Santos rude to wave around Chucky's head, do kid's toys usually have realistic teeth, does Chucky need to instruct his body, and if this veers into horror comedy. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
81: Fifty Years of Piss ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 81st minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we notice Santos speedruns 911 calls, Karen bandages the wrong place, gingerly poking Chucky's head, Minecraft flooring, shag carpeted bathrooms, possible vent foreshadowing, and what Santos thinks seeing this scene. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
80: Gun-Toting Ambidextrous Badass ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 80th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we question if Karen needed V.A.T.S, her correct bullet count, how Chucky could possibly win at this point, and the brief script finale. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
79: A Hand Is a Bit Less Fragile Than a Testicle ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 79th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we talk about Shining allusions before parodies, precarious knife stabs, seeing inside Chucky's head, George Lucas revisions of jumping over Norris, naturally ambidextrous Karen, and Chucky's head pops off. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
78: I’m Charles, That Is the Boy ~ Child’s Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 78th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we insist Andy needs a stunt counter, Chucky's burnt details are sublime, Brad Dourif is buttery smooth for doll smoke inhalation, and his terrifying impersonal attitude. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
77: Burnt Up Like Daffy Duck ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 77th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we acknowledge they set a guy on fire, Norris has had a tough time but convenient selling for Chucky in his triple threat match, the history of first aid kits, fiery drippy accelerants, and how Chucky changes throughout the film. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
76: Impregnated With Chemicals ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 76th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we admire Brad Dourif's rageful warbling ADR, Chucky getting up like a marionette, Alex Vincent's cold delivery, how to burn a killer doll, the two gaffs of pulling that off, and a history of matches. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Mark Adams Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
75: I'd Have Shot Norris by Mistake ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 75th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we analyse Chucky jousting with a bat, Karen's gun aiming skills, Chucky's lack of squib blood, IMFDb on limp wristing, Chucky being too mad to pick up a gun, running into coffee tables, and Mark's third concussion. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
74: Your Nephew Needs to Buck up His Artwork ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 74th minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we remember Charlie Bit My Finger, Chucky's cool recovery roll, Norris gingerly throwing Chucky, Sarandon's Tom and Jerry yell, nobody puts Chucky in the corner, TV trays and lazy cooking, and Miss Barclay is finally Karen. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
73: Sometimes I Forget There Are Listeners ~ Child's Play Minute
Welcome to CHUCKYVISION, a podcast about the horror franchise Child's Play/Chucky, the surrounding culture, and other killer doll films. Mark and Dev are unpacking the 1988 horror classic... one minute at a time! In our 73rd minute of CHILD'S PLAY, we notice Chris Sarandon's unlikely masculinity contract, Dambella chant differences, Papa Shango, '80s lightning, build-a-bear style animatronics, barricades versus locks, magical strains, and how long it's been since we've addressed the listeners, but we shout out a Movie Minutes Facebook group. Host: Mark Adams Co-Host: Dev Elson Editor: Dev Elson Executive Producer: Tony Black Twitter/BlueSky: @ChuckyVision Our Network: @filmstories filmstories.co.uk Title music: At the Beginning (c) Dark Fantasy Studios Cover Art: Ama @Amasc0met Logo: Elliot @Elliottt93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
