Yes, this season of "Chucky" is definitely going to offend a lot of people. There's an interview with Don Mancini explaining his upbringing and relationship with Christianity, and it feels like the main plot of this season is his way of working through and expressing his views. That said, I feel like it's coming from a place of nuance, where some characters have faith that Christianity can forgive people and help them grow, while other characters view the church as a way to oppress and condemn people. It's a debate that goes on every day, all over the world. I'm personally not offended by the exploration of faith, even in horror, and want to see which point of view "wins" in "Chucky".
I do understand that the blasphemy and twisting of iconography might be enough for some people to stop watching, but it happens in a lot of horror. "The Exorcist" springs immediately to mind. I feel that if you can appreciate that it comes from someone that is perhaps disillusioned with faith, you can learn about how "the other side" thinks. There is some value to that, surely.
Horror draws me to it for two main reasons: it's an exploration of the limits of the human mind, particularly regarding how we face adversity, and it makes me glad that IT'S NOT HAPPENING TO ME. I like that. Makes me feel like my life is pretty good, because killers dolls are NOT attacking me at the moment. That's a form of stress relief for me, and this episode provides plenty of purely escapist horror. It brings in a lot of the lore, including familiar faces once again. The plot is layered enough that it shows us where it's coming from and where it's going to, and that really gets me excited to see what's in store for everyone. I really enjoy how deeply it leans into the Jennifer Tilly story, which I've adored since "Seed of Chucky" and is still front and center here. I couldn't be more thrilled with this season, which combines thought-provoking takes on faith and over-the-top comedic horror in ways that I find truly engaging.
Also, Brad Dourif doing a Marlon Brando impression is pure gold. Chef's kiss to the writers!
I do understand that the blasphemy and twisting of iconography might be enough for some people to stop watching, but it happens in a lot of horror. "The Exorcist" springs immediately to mind. I feel that if you can appreciate that it comes from someone that is perhaps disillusioned with faith, you can learn about how "the other side" thinks. There is some value to that, surely.
Horror draws me to it for two main reasons: it's an exploration of the limits of the human mind, particularly regarding how we face adversity, and it makes me glad that IT'S NOT HAPPENING TO ME. I like that. Makes me feel like my life is pretty good, because killers dolls are NOT attacking me at the moment. That's a form of stress relief for me, and this episode provides plenty of purely escapist horror. It brings in a lot of the lore, including familiar faces once again. The plot is layered enough that it shows us where it's coming from and where it's going to, and that really gets me excited to see what's in store for everyone. I really enjoy how deeply it leans into the Jennifer Tilly story, which I've adored since "Seed of Chucky" and is still front and center here. I couldn't be more thrilled with this season, which combines thought-provoking takes on faith and over-the-top comedic horror in ways that I find truly engaging.
Also, Brad Dourif doing a Marlon Brando impression is pure gold. Chef's kiss to the writers!