Child’s Play Visual Effects Breakdowns

Child’s Play Visual Effects Breakdowns

Child’s Play is a 2019 American horror film directed by Lars Klevberg and written by Tyler Burton Smith, serving as a remake of the 1988 film of the same name and a reboot of the Child’s Play franchise. The film stars Gabriel Bateman, Aubrey Plaza, and Brian Tyree Henry, with Mark Hamill as the voice of Chucky. The plot follows a family terrorized by a high-tech doll who becomes self-aware and subsequently murderous.

The film was officially announced in July 2018, from It producers Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg. It is the first theatrical Child’s Play film since Seed of Chucky, the first since Seed not to be produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, and the first film in the franchise produced without the involvement of creator Don Mancini and actor Brad Dourif.

Child’s Play was released in the United States on June 21, 2019, by Orion Pictures through the United Artists Releasing joint-venture. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and dark humor but found its tone inconsistent.

Child’s Play VFX by Rodeo FX

Rodeo FX, Our team contributed 18 shots to Lars Klevberg’s Child’s Play, now in theatres. Tasked with replacing and adding glowing effects to Chucky’s eyes, we also reshaped his face in 2D for continuity. Our work also included rig removal on the Chucky Puppet and adding 2D blood to the slasher movie.

 

Overall VFX Producer: Rei Sparks
VFX Supervisor: Keith Kolder
VFX Producer: Marjolaine Tremblay
Compositing Supervisor: Félix Vallières

Director: Lars Klevberg
Release Date: 21 June 2019 (USA)

The VFX are made by:
Pixomondo
Rodeo FX

// For more info:

Official IMDB page of Child’s Play