As Halloween approaches, fans of Saturday Night Live (SNL) enjoy rewatching some of the most hilarious sketches. From David S. Pumpkins to Weekend Update’s festive segments, SNL always shines during the spooky season. A standout example is the “Chucky” digital short that went viral after Jake Gyllenhaal hosted SNL in April 2022.
Sarah Sherman, a beloved SNL fan favorite, made waves with her portrayal of the horror icon Chucky. She brought the murderous doll to life with a comedic twist, injecting a new level of chaotic energy into the Child’s Play franchise. The humor in the sketch comes from seeing Chucky in mundane situations after being called into an HR meeting for attacking coworkers.
HR manager Gyllenhaal soon reveals the true villain in the office was a coworker named Janet. Watch the full sketch above.
Jake Gyllenhaal deals with “Chucky” in the office
“Chucky” starts like a horror film, with coworkers gossiping about Janet. They soon realize Chucky is among them, leading to a hilarious encounter in the restroom. The sketch unfolds with Chucky’s antics causing chaos in the office.
Gyllenhaal’s character tries to address the situation, but Chucky’s behavior makes it challenging. The sketch culminates in a ridiculous explosion, solidifying its place among iconic SNL Halloween sketches.
Watch this hilarious sketch from SNL Season 48, Episode 17 above, and stream all 50 seasons of SNL on Peacock anytime.
