‘Child’s Play’ Remake Score Will Be Composed By Bear McCreary Using A ‘Toy Orchestra’
TheChild’s Playremake has found its composer.Bear McCreary, who has provided music forThe Walking Dead,10 Cloverfield Lane, and more, will create theChild’s Playremake score, givingMark Hamill’s Chucky plenty of music to murder to. Orion Pictures announced McCreary as the composer today, and unveiled a teaser video featuring the artist revealing some of the music that will be used in the film. Check it out below.
Child’s Play Remake Score
Yep, that certainly sounds appropriate forChild’s Play. It’s reminiscent of the originalChild’s Playtheme composed by Joe Renzetti, without being a direct copy. you’re able to hear Renzetti’s theme below.
Child’s Play Original Theme
“Chucky haunted my dreams when I was a kid, ever since his devilish little face peered out at me from a torn VHS cover at my local video store. Now, thirty years later, I have a remarkable opportunity to contribute to his musical legacy,” said McCreary. “Inspired by the Chucky’s toy-store origins, I’ve assembled a ‘toy orchestra,’ of toy pianos, hurdy gurdies, accordions, plastic guitars, and otamatones, that will be featured prominently in the score. I hope that these creepy, unique tones will help terrify the next generation ofChild’s Playfans!”
I’m a fan of McCreary’s work, and I’m sure he’ll deliver the goods here. Of all his work, his music for10 Cloverfield Laneis my favorite – moody, atmospheric, and often startling.
10 Cloverfield Lane
Child’s Playisn’t the only 2019 film McCreary is providing his talents to. He also handled the score for the upcomingGodzilla: King of the Monsters. He also scoredHappy Death Day 2U, released earlier this year.
The newChild’s Playfollows “Karen (Aubrey Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature.” In addition to Plaza and Bateman,Child’s Playstars Brian Tyree Henry and recently revealed Mark Hamill as the voice of Chucky. My attitude towards this remake has shifted considerably. I was initially 100% against the idea, because I felt a remake was not needed, especially when the original franchise is still on-going with its original creative team. But I have to admit the casting, and first teaser trailer, have swayed me, and I’m cautiously optimistic to see how this all turns out.Child’s PlayopensJune 21, 2019.
