Question 1

Why did the film's title change from 'Batteries Not Included' to 'Child's Play'?

Accepted Answer

The original working title was 'Batteries Not Included', but it was changed because Steven Spielberg was also making a film with that same title. It was briefly called 'Blood Buddy' before settling on 'Child's Play'.

Question 2

Which two key collaborators behind Chucky didn't meet in person until decades after the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Voice actor Brad Dourif and special effects wizard Kevin Yagher, who both worked on bringing Chucky to life, didn't meet in person until they were both guests at a horror convention in May 2018.

Question 3

What real-life romance began on the set of 'Child's Play'?

Accepted Answer

Actress Catherine Hicks (who played Karen) and special effects creator Kevin Yagher met on set and were married a year later.

Question 4

How did the billing controversy between the two lead actors get resolved?

Accepted Answer

Originally the studio billed Chris Sarandon as the top star over Catherine Hicks, but Sarandon requested that Hicks be top billed since he felt she carried the picture.

Question 5

What award did Catherine Hicks win for her role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Hicks won the Saturn award for her performance in 'Child's Play'.

Question 6

What surprising behind-the-scenes fact connects the voice of Chucky and the doll's creator?

Accepted Answer

Voice actor Brad Dourif and special effects wizard Kevin Yagher never met in person until they were both guests at a horror convention in May 2018, despite their long collaboration on the film.

Question 7

How did the billing for the lead actors in 'Child's Play' change during production?

Accepted Answer

Chris Sarandon requested that Catherine Hicks be top billed over him, as he felt she carried the picture, after the studio initially billed him as the top star.

Question 8

What was the original working title of 'Child's Play' before it had to be changed?

Accepted Answer

The original working title was 'Batteries Not Included', but it was changed to 'Blood Buddy' and then 'Child's Play' after Steven Spielberg was also making a film with the same title.

Question 9

Which actress won a Saturn award for her role in 'Child's Play'?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Hicks won the Saturn award for this film.

Question 10

What dual role did director Tom Holland play in 'Child's Play'?

Accepted Answer

Tom Holland voiced both the costumed host of the Good Guys program and Andy's deceased father, who appears in photographs and a deleted scene.

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