Universal Studios Home Entertainment Announces

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddy. Jason. Leatherface. Pinhead. Michael Myers. The Crypt Keeper. When one conjures modern classic horror, such iconic characters immediately top splatter fans' lists. Now Universal Studios Home Entertainment unleashes its most popular and revered horror character of the past 25 years in his fifth movie outing -- Chucky, every horror fan's favorite notorious killer doll. Spawned by the immensely successful 1988 film, "Child's Play," the $200 million franchise is back and bloodier than ever in "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended," coming to DVD on June 7, 2005. Even more scary and gory than the R-rated theatrical release, "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended" offers viewers an extra slice of murderous fun that Fangoria Magazine's Michael Gingold called "a wicked good time." When Chucky takes a stab at fatherhood, mayhem ensues like never before in a Chucky film. Also available in the R-rated version, the DVD and VHS are priced at $29.98 SRP.

"Seed of Chucky" is directed with blood-curdling delight by Don Mancini (creator of the "Chucky" series and screenwriter on all five movies), stars Jennifer Tilly ("Liar, Liar," "Bride of Chucky"), hip-hop sensation Redman ("How High"), pop star Hannah Spearritt (of S Club 7 fame), and cult director/actor John Waters ("Cecil B. DeMented," "Serial Mom"), plus the voice talents of Billy Boyd ("The Lord of the Rings" trilogy) and the original Chucky, Brad Dourif.

Bonus Features

The "Seed of Chucky" DVD is filled with never-before-seen bonus features destined to satisfy any bloodthirsty fan's curiosity:

   Family Hell-iday Slide Show -- Chucky, Tiffany, and Glen(da) host the
   first viewing of their exploits and axe-wounds through Paris, New York,
   and Hollywood, proving that the family that slays together, stays
   together.

   Tilly on "The Tonight Show" -- Jennifer Tilly fills in "The Tonight
   Show's" Jay Leno about the blood, sweat, and tears that go into working
   with Chucky and Redman. Especially the blood.

   Conceiving the "Seed of Chucky" -- A three-part documentary looks into
   the legacy of Chucky through nearly two decades, five films, hundreds of
   gallons of blood, numerous puppeteers and countless victims.

   FuZion Up Close with the "Seed of Chucky" stars -- The cameras of mun2 go
   behind-the-scenes for revealing interviews with Chucky and Tiffany, who
   speak publicly about their lives as a Hollywood couple.

   Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Mancini and Jennifer Tilly

Plus, the "Seed of Chucky Unrated and Fully Extended" edition also includes the following material that's just too extreme to be shown in theaters:

   Slashed Scene -- With audio commentary by Don Mancini and
   Debbie Carrington.

   Heeeere's Chucky -- Chucky sits down for an interview with Jim Moret.

   Chucky's Insider Facts On Demand

   Storyboard To Final Feature Comparison

   Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Mancini and Head Puppeteer Tony
   Gardner

                                 Synopsis

Everyone's favorite killer doll returns -- as the Chucky legacy continues with the introduction of an all-new family member! This time around, Chucky (voiced again by Brad Dourif) and his homicidal honey Tiffany are brought back to life by their orphan offspring, Glen. Then, the outrageous action goes Hollywood, as Chucky and his bride take Tinseltown by storm, unleashing a wild new rampage of murderous mayhem! Featuring Academy Award nominee Jennifer Tilly (as herself and the voice of Tiffany) and hip-hop star Redman, it's all about family values, Chucky-style!

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