TD: One of the many great things about "Seed Of Chucky", and "Bride" also, is that, as you yourself have stated, they really aren't horror films, but kind of horror takes on particular sub-genres, i.e., the lovers-on-the-run flick and the family drama, like "Kramer Versus Kramer". Care to elaborate on this?
DM: With both of these movies, I tried to approach the story in terms of character. The addition of Tiffany in "Bride," and now Glen in "Seed," allows us to see new sides of Chucky's character. That was the most important thing. "Bride" could also be called "Chucky's In Love," and since both characters are serial killers, it seemed that the best, most FUN way to explore that dynamic was by spoofing the venerable "criminal lovers-on-the-run" genre. Since "Seed" is about families, I couldn't resist the opportunity to parody the prestigious "family drama" genre, with its extended dialogue scenes, as family members argue and shout, and stalk around rooms. Doing this sort of thing with puppets seemed funny and, just as important, original.
TD: Another of the many great things is the presence of Jennifer Tilly. What was her reaction when she read her "real-life" character in "Seed"? And also, has Julia Roberts responded?
DM: Before I could begin writing "Seed," I of course had to make sure Jennifer was into this idea. We'd become friends by this point, so I was pretty sure she'd embrace it. But I was surprised — and thrilled — by how gleeful she was about spoofing herself. She pushed me to go farther and farther with the character's outrageousness; at times, we had to pull back, in order to ensure that the character would remain sympathetic to the audience! (Jennifer recounts a few details in her hilarious on-set diary, which will be featured on the DVD.) We haven't heard anything from Ms. Roberts, although in the scene in which Jennifer accuses Julia of sleeping with her director, the studio advised us to add Hannah Spearritt's line "Jennifer, you know that's not true," in order to avoid truly offending Her Highness.
TD: "Seed Of Chucky" opens with one of the all-time great (non-porn) celluloid semen sequences, alongside the likes of "Look Who's Talking" (and "Look Whos Talking Too". I can't remember if the dog one had spunk jokes), "Ichi The Killer", and Woody Allen's "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex". Is this sequence biologically accurate? Also, someone posting on the IMDB message boards seems very confused as to how Tiffany ended up giving birth so quickly. Please take this opportunity for to clear this up for everyone.
Article comments
1 - Jim Carruthers
I was so inspired by your interview, I downloaded the movie. Now I just have to watch it.
Brad Dourif is your mark of quality for really bad things happening (even when he is playing a decent guy as the doctor in "Deadwood").
2 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
Jim, i'm glad you were inspired, and i wager the flick itself will inspire you just as much, although in the case of the celluloid, i'll have to hand over at least 82% of the credit for said inspiration.
3 - Greg Smyth
Great interview Duke! A damn fine read as ever...
4 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
thanks greg, glad you enjoyed it.
5 - indika
are going to make a another chucky movie although chucky is "dead"? Is he really dead or is he coming back? Whats the next movie going to be called?
6 - honey
Hi my name is honey am 12years old and
my favourite movie is seed of chucky.
My favourite actor of seed of Chucky is Brad Dourif(Chucky),Jennirfer Tilly and Tilly (Tiffeny).
i would like to thank Don Mancini for doing this brillent movie i can wait for the next movie to come Chucky goes psycho.
Also i would like to say hi to Jennirfer Tilly,Brad Dourif and Don Mancini xxx
7 - honey
Hi my name is honey am 12years old and
my favourite movie is seed of chucky.
My favourite actor of seed of Chucky is Brad Dourif(Chucky),Jennirfer Tilly and Tilly (Tiffeny).
i would like to thank Don Mancini for doing this brillent movie i can wait for the next movie to come Chucky goes psycho.
Also i would like to say hi to Jennirfer Tilly,Brad Dourif and Don Mancini xxx
8 - Alexsis (alex) neuman
I loved all the Chucky films. "Seed was kinda like watching another installment of "Scary movie", don't ya think? It was funny though. Ya should see my freakin' room. I have Chucky shit every where!! Plus I wrote a screen play for the next Chucky movie. I'd tell ya'll what I call it, but I need to see if I can get ahold of Mancini before I do. Just incase some one magically decides to take the idea. I am telling you, any Chucky lover is gonna love my Child's Play 6 installment. TELL Mancini about me please!All the Child's play films totally rocked!!! Hey Duke do you think Mancini would ever read my screenplay??? O yeah and KICK ASS SITE!!! ROX BIG TIME!!!
9 - kimberly
i love the all the chucky movies there the best horror movies in the world!!! althooo people are tryin to say that seed of chucky was lame it wasn't i loved it and so did my family and friends..jennifer tilly makes the movie awsome thanks jen... n i would like to thank don mancini for creating this chucky movies. i can't wait to see the next chucky movies.. PEACE OUT YO =]
10 - Rebecca Wilson
Hi my name is Rebecca Wilson Im 12 My favourite movie has got to be the the Bride of Chucky I loved it that much I actually wanted to send Don Mancini a Idea of my own but on every website I check I can never find his Address or where he works now please can anyone tell me where theese places are it is really inportant to me my
11 - DJ
Seed of chucky is cool.