Child’s Play 3

Child’s Play 3

Year: 1991

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Bender

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Eight years after Andy Barclay appears to have destroyed the murderous doll, he’s sent to a strict military academy. Unbeknownst to the staff, the shattered remains of Chucky have been fused into a new, murderous form. The doll’s spirit returns, intent on finishing what it started and exacting revenge on Andy.

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1

Chucky Reborn in the Play Pals Factory

A splash of blood falls into the molten plastic as the Play Pals factory restarts production. The doll is revived in a new body and begins to move again. This marks the return of Chucky.

evening Play Pals factory
2

Sullivan Murder and Andy's Targeting

Chucky tortures and murders Play Pals CEO Mr. Sullivan using toys and improvised traps. He then uses Sullivan's company records to locate Andy Barclay. This sets Chucky on a path to hunt down his old foe.

that night Play Pals factory
3

Andy Arrives at Kent Military School

Andy Barclay, now 16, is sent to Kent Military School after a troubled past. Colonel Cochrane greets him and dismisses his fantasies about the doll. These first interactions establish the hostile environment he faces.

first day Kent Military School
4

New Cadets and Shelton's Shadow

Andy befriends cadets Ronald Tyler, Harold Whitehurst, and Kristin De Silva. He also meets the sadistic Lieutenant Colonel Brett Shelton who bullies the cadets. The dynamic hints at looming danger.

early days Kent Military School
5

The Good Guy Doll Package and Reveal

Tyler is asked to deliver a package containing a Good Guy doll to Andy's room. He takes it to the weapons armory to open it, only for Chucky to burst out. Chucky reveals his true identity to Tyler, foreshadowing trouble.

that day Kent Military School weapons armory
6

Confiscation and the Garbage Truck Escape

Before Chucky can possess him, Cochrane confiscates the doll and stuffs it into a garbage truck. Chucky then lures the truck driver into the compactor and kills him.

that day Kent Military School garbage area
7

Night Assault and Doll Theft

That night, Chucky attacks Andy and reveals his plans to possess him. Shelton steps in and seizes the doll; Andy later sneaks into Shelton's room to recover it. Shelton wakes to confront Andy, only to discover Chucky has vanished.

that night Shelton's dorm
8

Cochrane's Fatal Attack

Chucky's knife wielding assault shocks Cochrane, who suffers a fatal heart attack. The attack removes a key authority figure from the school.

the next morning Cochrane's office
9

Botnick Slain and Whitehurst's Flight

Chucky kills the camp barber Botnick by slashing his throat. Whitehurst witnesses the murder and flees in terror.

the next morning camp area
10

War Games Sabotage

The annual war games proceed with Red vs Blue teams. Chucky sabotages the Red Team by replacing their paint bullets with live ammo. Blue Team, including Andy, Whitehurst, and Shelton, fights amid the chaos.

during the games Kent Military School war games arena
11

Tyler Realizes Evil and Escapes

Chucky lures Tyler away from his team, and Tyler finally realizes Chucky is evil, stabbing him with a pocket knife. Tyler flees to find Andy.

during the chaos battlefield
12

Hostage Swap Demands

Chucky captures De Silva hostage to force a swap with Tyler. Andy agrees to exchange Tyler for De Silva, escalating the crisis.

after the swap war games field
13

Carnival Pursuit and Recapture

Tyler escapes toward a nearby carnival, but Chucky kills a security guard and recaptures him. The chase heads toward the carnival midway.

after the swap carnival
14

Final Showdown on the Roller Coaster

Andy and De Silva pursue Chucky into a horror themed roller coaster. Andy shoots Chucky multiple times; the killer resurrects and continues the attack.

finale horror themed roller coaster
15

Chucky Destroyed and Aftermath

Andy finally destroys Chucky by throwing him into a massive metal fan, shredding his body. De Silva is rushed to the hospital, and Andy is taken away by police for questioning.

finale roller coaster vicinity

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