‘Chucky’ Recap: ‘There Will Be Blood’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

CHUCKY -- “There Will Be Blood” Episode 307 -- Pictured in this screengrab: (l-r) Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray, Chucky -- (Photo by: SYFY)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 307 of ‘Chucky’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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One particular moment that pops up now and again in film and television, and even in print, that is oddly frustrating, is when a character dies and crosses over to the great beyond. Because those moments are just so incredibly vague in nature. For the character (who is always a hero), really experiences nothing in that moment. They see something beautiful, reflect upon their life or they are sent back to handle unfinished business after getting a taste of the heavens. Granted, once in a great while, they might speak to someone resembling God or some higher power to learn more important lessons that we tend to let slip the wayside, but that’s as complex as it gets, and that is frustrating because this is a chance to explore the unknown and offer up something that ignites the imagination. 

Which is why last night’s episode of Chucky on SYFY and USA Network, was so supremely surprising. Because it took a horror story, to accomplish such a feat. For ‘There Will Be Blood’ opened up within the confines of an ethereal White House. Wherein Charles Lee ‘Chucky’ Ray appeared in the corporeal form he exhibited before jumping into a Good Guys doll and explored a place where old presidents and new haunts meandered about and it also brought forth… a meeting with the one and only, Damballa. Who took the form of Chucky the doll and this led… to an amazing bit of storytelling. Wherein at long last, Don Mancini explored what a conversation with someone’s maker or beloved deity might be like. Which in this case, was as pedantic as possible. Since Damballa only saw Charles’ mistakes and ignored him after the whole exorcism incident.

That in turn, prompted Charles to exert fury and frustration, and eventually meekness… to garner one more chance to be in Damballa’s good graces. Which led to a deal where ol’ Chucky had to murder from beyond the grave. But before we dig into that plan, this sequence needs a measure of applause. For it not only brought forth a bold moment for horror and storytelling in general, but it offered up a lot of satire regarding humanity’s dedication to religion and how we are likely getting a lot of what the good books tell us, wrong, and this sequence pondered upon how… it might not be as cool as one might think to meet a Deity. Since they might have their ethereal minds directed elsewhere or may just be petty a la Damballa. But none the less, Charles was indeed tasked with more murder to be in Damballa’s good graces again and holy hell, did Chucky deliver.

In fact, what followed, was some of the finest moments put forth in this series. For several reasons. Because Chucky’s actions lived up to the title of the episode since we were treated to an elevator’s weight in blood. The kind that would make Stanley Kubrick proud and Chucky brought forth a titanic body count. One that saw a presidential imposter, the new President of the United States and a member of a psychic team designed to clean the White House of evil, die horribly and violently in the name of Damballa. Plus, it also let Brad Dourif shine as Chucky in his human form once again and well, Brad simply let loose here with a performance for the ages, and he easily reminded us why we love him in this franchise so and why we adore him as an actor. 

But all blood and guts aside, this episode also deserves our awe, because it set up one amazing cliffhanger. One where Jake was ready to head into the afterlife in a desperate attempt to use his connection to Chucky to end this once and for all, which is a huge deal since so much risk hangs over this plan and not to mention, there’s a real possibility a problem awaits Jake in the afterlife. After all, he wasn’t the only one who died in this sequence since Tiffany was finally put to death for her crimes, and her love of Chucky may draw her to him in the spirit world. All of which sets the stage for an epic season finale, one that will have to top… this episode. For this one was simply sublime and the best of season three to date and well… now all we can do is wait and see how this incredible story and battle, wraps up come next week. Until then.

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