Child's Play 2 (1990)

Child's Play 2 parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Child's Play 2 scary?

Yes, properly. Child's Play 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Child's Play 2?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Child's Play 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Keep it for adults.

What is Child's Play 2 about?

Chucky is reconstructed by a toy factory to dispel the negative publicity surrounding the doll, and tracks young Andy Barclay to a foster home where the chase begins again.

Cast and crew

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