Don Mancini

Don Mancini is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for creating the "Child's Play" horror film franchise, which features the fictional killer doll, Chucky. He wrote the original "Child's Play" film in 1988 and has been involved in the series ever since, contributing to its unique blend of horror and dark humor. Mancini has also directed several installments and expanded the franchise into television with the "Chucky" series, exploring themes of identity, family, and mortality. His work has made Chucky an iconic character in horror cinema.