Chil's Play is a 1988 supernatural horror film written by Don Mancini and directed by Tom Holland. It was released on November 9, 1988. The film met with moderate success upon its release, and has since developed a cult following among fans of the horror genre. The film spawned four sequels released by Universal Pictures (which acquired the rights to the series shortly after the release of the original): Child's Play 2, Child's Play 3, Bride of Chucky, and Seed of Chucky.