Question 1

Why didn't Catherine Hicks return as Karen Barclay in Child's Play 2?

Accepted Answer

Director John Lafia wanted to take the story in a new direction that didn't include her character, aside from an unfilmed opening courtroom scene where she would have been sent to a mental institution.

Question 2

What was the original opening scene that was cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

The original script had a court hearing dealing with events from the previous film, with Karen Barclay and Mike Norris defending Andy while Chucky's remains were stored in evidence before being taken by Play Pals executives.

Question 3

How did director John Lafia create a child's perspective in the film?

Accepted Answer

Lafia used very wide lenses, low angles, bright colors, and deep depth of field to achieve how the world looks to a child, primarily shooting from Andy and Chucky's perspectives.

Question 4

What seasonal setting was considered for an early draft of the script?

Accepted Answer

In an early draft by writer Don Mancini, the film was set during the Christmas season, which would have explained why so many Good Guy dolls were in the factory during the finale.

Question 5

Who plays Andy Barclay in Child's Play 2?

Accepted Answer

Alex Vincent portrays Andy Barclay, the young boy Chucky tracks to a foster home after being reconstructed by a toy factory.

Question 6

Why didn't Catherine Hicks reprise her role as Karen Barclay in Child's Play 2?

Accepted Answer

Director John Lafia wanted to take the story in a new direction that didn't include her character, aside from an unfilmed opening courtroom scene.

Question 7

What was the original opening scene that was cut from Child's Play 2?

Accepted Answer

It was a court hearing dealing with the events of the previous film, with Karen Barclay and Mike Norris defending Andy, while Chucky's remains were stored in an evidence locker before being taken by Play Pals executives.

Question 8

How did director John Lafia create a child's perspective in the film?

Accepted Answer

He used very wide lenses, low angles, bright colors, and deep depth of field to mimic how the world looks to a child, focusing on Andy and Chucky's viewpoints.

Question 9

What early script idea explained why so many Good Guy dolls were in the factory finale?

Accepted Answer

In an early draft by writer Don Mancini, the film was set during the Christmas season, which would have explained the abundance of dolls in the factory.

Question 10

Who plays the foster mother Joanne Simpson in Child's Play 2?

Accepted Answer

Jenny Agutter plays the character Joanne Simpson in the film.

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