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1988 "CHILD'S PLAY" opening day film ad...
1988 "CHILD'S PLAY" opening day film ad...
Item # 718408
November 15, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 15, 1988
* "Child's Play" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American supernatural slasher - Chucky
Page 65 has a 11 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day showing of "Child's Play" in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: Child's Play (1988) is a seminal horror film that introduced audiences to Chucky, one of the most enduring and iconic figures in the genre. Directed by Tom Holland and written by Don Mancini, the film cleverly blends supernatural horror with slasher tropes, centering on a seemingly innocent "Good Guy" doll that becomes a vessel for the soul of Charles Lee Ray, a dying serial killer who uses a voodoo ritual to cheat death. When the doll, now inhabited by the homicidal and foul-mouthed Chucky (voiced memorably by Brad Dourif), begins wreaking havoc, young Andy Barclay finds himself the primary target, as Chucky seeks to possess his body to regain human form. The film is notable for its atmospheric tension, practical effects, and the disturbing juxtaposition of childhood innocence with grotesque violence. It tapped into parental fears about consumerism and the influence of toys on children, all while delivering a tightly paced, suspenseful narrative. Child’s Play not only achieved box office success but also launched a franchise that has spanned decades, evolving in tone while cementing Chucky as a horror legend.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 160 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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