Don Mancini shared that he is working on Don Mancini new horror projects: a new Chucky film, an original haunted‑house movie, and a TV series starring Jennifer Tilly. The updates came during his appearance at Steel City Con. Mancini said the upcoming Chucky movie will return to the tone of the early entries, aiming for straight‑up scares reminiscent of Curse of Chucky and the first two Child’s Play films. Reports suggest the film could land in theaters, marking the doll’s first big‑screen return in over twenty years.
Original Haunted‑House Movie
In addition to the Chucky sequel, Mancini is penning an original haunted‑house story. This marks a notable shift for the creator, whose career has been closely tied to the Chucky franchise.The creator also revealed a new TV series in development with Laurent Bouzereau and Jennifer Tilly. Details remain under wraps, but Tilly’s long‑standing connection to the Chucky universe hints at a dark, off‑beat tone.
Fans can look forward to a busy year of horror from Mancini, as he balances fresh original concepts with a return to his iconic killer doll.
Sources: GeekTyrant and Steel City Con tweet .
