“Having grown up as fans of the Child’s Play franchise, we were keen to bring this feature-length documentary to UK & Ireland audiences. Kyra has done a wonderful job – revealing the years of sweat, tears, and buckets of blood that have gone into making Chucky one of the biggest names in the slasher genre.” - Lightbulb’s Commercial Director, Matthew Kreuzer.
When a childhood doll became possessed by the soul of a serial killer in 1988, Chucky slashed his way across the silver screen and became one of the most terrifying and well-loved horror movie butchers of the ‘80s. Now, with eight movies under his belt and a currently airing television series, Chucky is ready for his next project: a documentary about his legacy. Living with Chucky is an ode to a horror franchise and a movie monster icon directed by Kyra Elise Gardener, the daughter of one of Chucky’s longtime visual effects supervisors. Having grown up with a Chucky doll in her home since childhood, the filmmaker recounts the behind-the-scenes process of bringing the doll to life as well as the cultural impact of Chucky and his bloodthirsty family on modern horror.
Lightbulb Film Distribution (UK) is pleased to share the new trailer for new documentary, Living With Chucky. Filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner, daughter of iconic special effects artist Tony Gardner, takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking horror franchise. Featuring interviews with creator Don Mancini, Chucky’s voice actor Brad Dourif, and cast Jennifer Tilly and John Waters. Following its world premiere at Popcorn Frights, the feature-length doc played at FrightFest last year. Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child's Play franchise – and its iconic bloodthirsty doll.
With a dad in special effects makeup, blood and guts became a normality for Kyra Elise Gardner at a young age. Combat nursing was her first goal, but she soon discovered that real blood is way grosser than the fake stuff. She's been pursuing a career in directing since attending Florida State's film program and plans on creating quirky fantastical films from the lore of her unconventional childhood.
Living With Chucky will be available to own or rent in the UK & Ireland from April 24 via AppleTV, Sky Store, Virgin Media and Google Play. Also available for pre-order on Blu-ray via Amazon. Included within the Blu-ray, there will be a number of special features and additional bonus content as Feature Commentary (100mns31), Trailer (1mn45),Candid Conversations (7mns50), Favorite Death Scene (3mns32), Reception from Families (6mns13)
Lightbulb Film Distribution is an independent all-rights film distributor based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2018 by Peter Thompson and Matthew Kreuzer. they provide independent films with a reliable and trusted route to market. Sourcing content from around the world,They specialise in elevated-genre features, coupled with homegrown British productions.
You can discover our Elise Gardner’s interview here and our review here
Synopsis :
Living with Chucky explores the appeal and longevity of the Child's Play franchise – and its iconic bloodthirsty doll.
Living with Chucky
Written, produced, editor and directed by Kyra Elise Gardner
Starring Abigail Breslin, Adam Hurtig, Alex Vincent, Billy Boyd, Christine Elise McCarthy, Dan Povenmire, David Kirschner, Don Mancini, Elle Lorraine, Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, James A. Janisse, Jennifer Tilly, John Waters, Kyra Gardner, Lin Shaye, Marlon Wayans, Tony Gardner, Tony Timpone, Josh Schneider, Day Blackmon, Frank Minaya, Anne Richardson Collection
Music by Jerry Lambert
Cinematography : Scott Marino
Distributed by Yellow Veil Pictures (United states), Lightbulb Film Distribution (UK)
Release date : April 4 2023 (United States), April 24 2023 (UK, France)
Running time : 100 minutes