This one edges out the previous installment primarily due to the increased number of violent scenes, and it’s clear that Chucky himself provides more entertainment value this time around. However, the performances weren't consistently strong.

It might not recapture the suspense of the initial film, which makes sense given that unleashing Chucky's true nature early on made continuing with an ambiguous "Is he or isn’t he" storyline difficult for subsequent installments. Even if this entry doesn’t quite measure up to the original _Child's Play_, witnessing fresh characters realize their fatal misjudgment is consistently entertaining. Final rating:★★★ - I …