Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
A filmmaker who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll seeks out the other families surrounding the Child's Play films as they recount their experiences working on the ongoing franchise and what it means to be a part of the, "Chucky" family.
Living with Chucky is a heartfelt fan-driven documentary that offers an intimate look at the cast and crew surrounding the long-running Child's Play/Chucky franchise. The personal angle of a filmmaker who literally grew up with the films gives it a charming, insider warmth that elevates it above a standard making-of featurette. However, it largely follows the talking-heads documentary format without much visual ambition, and the ending doesn't leave a particularly strong impression beyond nostalgia. Acting scores reflect interview naturalness rather than performance craft. Novelty gets a slight boost for its unique personal framing but remains modest overall.