John lafia biography
John lafia biography
The blue iguana.
John Lafia
American film director and writer (1957–2020)
John Lafia (April 2, 1957 – April 29, 2020) was an American film director and screenwriter. He was best known for co-writing the slasher film Child's Play (1988) with Don Mancini and Tom Holland.[1]
Career
Lafia's first feature film was The Blue Iguana, which he wrote and directed as well as producing the soundtrack.
It was selected to screen at a special midnight showing in the Palais des Festivals at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival.[2] Lafia co-wrote the screenplay for Child's Play (1988).
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As a credited screenwriter, he was responsible for coining the name "Chucky" and contributing trademark dialog such as "Hi, I'm Chucky, wanna play?" Upon its release, Child's Play was number one at the North American box office.
The film won a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, as well as a nomination for best writing. The film was also an Official Selection at the Festival International du Film Fantasti