"Child's Play" is a 1988 American horror film directed by Tom Holland and created by Don Mancini. The film introduces audiences to Chucky, a seemingly harmless "Good Guy" doll inhabited by the soul of a notorious serial killer named Charles Lee Ray. Combining elements of horror and dark humor, the film explores themes of childhood innocence corrupted and became a cult classic, spawning a popular franchise that includes several sequels, a reboot, and a television series. Its success lies in the chilling blend of psychological scares and clever storytelling, cementing Chucky as an iconic figure in horror cinema.