In New "Chucky" Trailer, Killer Doll Terrorizes With IoT Gadgets

It's 2019, so in this horror movie your smart home gadgets are trying to kill you.

Child's Play

The killer creepy doll Chucky — evil villain of the "Child's Play" slasher film series from the 80s — is back in a brand new movie set to drop in June. And today a new trailer gives a glimpse at the latest entry of the series, which'll star Aubrey Plaza and the voice of Mark Hamill.

The 2019 twist: this time, the doll is haunting its prey through a smart home system called "Buddi" — smartphone app and all.

 

"Hey Google, Haunt My Neighbors"

Chucky's shenanigans won't be limited to saying "Alexa, turn off the lights." Channeling our collective anxiety about digital security — remember Alexa's inexplicable creepy laughter? — it looks like Chucky will be able to hunt his victims with a lawnmower, smart thermostat, and even a drone.

It's a timely riff on a timeless horror franchise. After all, who hasn't nervously glanced at their smart home device randomly lighting up in the middle of the night?

READ MORE: 'Child's Play' trailer shows Chucky controlling smart homes and drones [Engadget]

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