Don Mancini once explained, “Andy was always the heart. The movies work because a child’s innocence collides with absolute evil.” When Chucky turns on him, Andy does what few horror characters do—he believes his own eyes. His line, “This is the end, friend,” as he burns the doll, became the franchise’s first declaration of defiance.

“The Sunken Place,” Peele explained, “is where marginalized voices are silenced. It’s a state of oppression—a metaphor for systemic racism and how people are trapped, watching themselves lose agency.” Daniel Kaluuya’s tear-streaked face in that moment became iconic, a visual representation of silent suffering. Yet even there, Chris fights. He studies his surroundings, finds focus, and waits for his chance. His strength lies in patience and perception.