Bride of Chucky

Bride of Chucky

Year: 1998

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Ronny Yu

Budget: $25M

HorrorComedy

After being resurrected by his vengeful ex-girlfriend, the reanimated killer doll Chucky finds himself bound to a bride doll, whose soul he has transferred. Now a twisted couple, they embark on a deadly road trip, terrorizing innocent people and seeking a magical amulet. Their goal is to restore themselves to human forms, but their pursuit comes at a terrible cost as they leave a trail of mayhem and destruction.

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1

Tiffany's Dark Reunion

Tiffany, once in love with the notorious serial killer Charles Lee Ray, embarks on a sinister journey. She manages to bribe and murder a police officer to acquire the remains of her beloved Chucky, believing his spirit still resides within the doll.

2

Chucky's Resurrection

In a bold act, Tiffany stitches Chucky back together and performs the voodoo ritual that originally trapped Ray's spirit in the doll. To her shock, Chucky comes back to life, leading to a dark turn as he smothers her goth admirer, Damien.

3

The Quest for the Amulet

Chucky reveals his plan to regain his human form by recovering the amulet he wore the night he died. The amulet lies buried with his body in a cemetery in Hackensack, New Jersey, setting off a chain of deadly events.

Hackensack, New Jersey
4

Tiffany's Proposal

Tiffany attempts to rekindle their romance by presenting Chucky with a diamond ring he had stolen from a victim. His laughter at her interpretation as an engagement ring infuriates Tiffany, resulting in her locking him in a playpen as punishment.

5

Jesse's Sinister Task

Tiffany approaches their young neighbor, Jesse, with a chilling offer to transport Chucky's body across state lines for money. With a desire to escape his overbearing uncle and elope with his girlfriend, Jade, Jesse eagerly accepts.

6

Chucky's Escape

Inside Tiffany's mobile home, Chucky attempts to charm Tiffany into releasing him. However, Tiffany shocks him by lowering a bridal doll into his playpen, which enrages Chucky, leading to his escape and Tiffany's tragic demise by electrocution in the bathtub.

7

Transference of Souls

After killing Tiffany, Chucky performs the voodoo chant again, transferring her soul into a bridal doll. With both characters now in doll form, they must work together to acquire the amulet to regain their human bodies.

8

The Masquerade Begins

Chucky and Tiffany disguise themselves as dolls, waiting for Jesse to arrive to collect them. Unbeknownst to Jesse, their real plan is to commandeer his body to obtain the amulet and regain their former lives.

9

Uncle Kincaid's Pursuit

As Jesse and Jade's wedding approaches, Jade's Uncle Warren hunts down the murderous duo. A series of deadly traps ensue, showcasing the chaos that unfolds as Chucky's and Tiffany's past catches up with them.

10

David's Grim Fate

In the midst of rising tension, Jesse and Jade's relationship deteriorates amidst suspicion and doubt. Their friend David reveals the truth about the killers, but his revelation ends tragically when Chucky murders him, deepening their plight.

11

Escalation of Danger

As the police make plans to dig up Charles Lee Ray's body, Jesse and Jade find themselves in a precarious situation. Together with Chucky and Tiffany, they switch vehicles to evade the police, but not without chaos ensuing.

12

Catastrophic Explosion

Tensions rise as Chucky and Tiffany argue over their roles during the escape. In a moment of distraction, Jesse crashes their vehicle, causing a devastating explosion that severely injures Tiffany but leaves her alive.

13

Amulet Retrieval at Gunpoint

The pursuit leads the group to the cemetery where Chucky forces Jade to retrieve the amulet at gunpoint. The atmosphere is tense as Chucky’s desperation is palpable, pushing the boundaries of his moral depravity.

Cemetery
14

Betrayal and Confrontation

In a surprising turn, Tiffany betrays Chucky out of love for Jesse and Jade, leading to a violent confrontation. The chaos escalates as Tiffany stabs Chucky, only for him to turn the tables in their battle.

15

The Final Showdown

As Jesse manages to trap Chucky in his own grave, salvation appears in the form of the police Lieutenant. However, just as peace seems possible, Tiffany springs to life with a sinister surprise, indicating that horror is far from over.

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