Child's Play 2 is a 1990 American supernatural slasher film written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia. It is a sequel to Child's Play (1988) and the second installment in the Child's Play franchise. Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif reprised their roles while Christine Elise, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham and Grace Zabriskie joined the cast. The film set two years after the first film; it follows Chucky continuing his pursuit for Andy Barclay, who was placed in foster care, and transferring his soul into him after being resurrected. Child's Play 2 was released on November 9, 1990, by Universal Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $35 million on a budget of $13 million. It was followed by a sequel, Child's Play 3 (1991).
