Pinocchio Slasher Film From ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Team Casts Horror Vets Robert Englund and Richard Brake (EXCLUSIVE)

As a movie buff with over three decades of cinematic indulgence under my belt, I must say that the news of Robert Englund joining “Pinocchio: Unstrung” has me as giddy as a schoolgirl at her first horror convention! The Twisted Childhood Universe is shaping up to be a playground for the darker side of our childhood memories, and I can’t wait to see how they twist Pinocchio into a slasher icon.


Freddy Krueger is now part of the ensemble for the upcoming high-impact slasher movie produced by the creators behind the low-budget sensation, “Winnny-the-Pooh: Carnage and Chaos.

As a movie enthusiast, I must express my excitement about the upcoming film, “Pinocchio: Unstrung.” Known for his chilling portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Robert Englund will bring his talent to this unique production. This latest addition to the ‘low-budget Twisted Childhood Universe’ promises an intriguing spin on the classic Pinocchio tale.

In the meantime, EbMaster showcases an initial unveiling of Todd Masters’ authentic and functional Pinocchio doll. Todd Masters is a renowned special effects artist who has won Emmys, and he’s best known for “Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight” and “Child’s Play”, as well as working on “Dune: Part Two”.

Pinocchio Slasher Film From ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Team Casts Horror Vets Robert Englund and Richard Brake (EXCLUSIVE)

The movie titled “Pinocchio: Unraveled” is being helmed by directors Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey, known for their work on “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” under their production company Jagged Edge Productions. At present, they are filming with Vince Knight as the cinematographer. The story revolves around a young character named James who discovers his grandfather Geppetto’s chilling secret about Pinocchio. Alongside Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Jack Art Gray, and Peter De Souza-Feighoney, this feature film promises an intriguing horror tale.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that a highly anticipated film is on its way, slated for distribution by ITN Studios and represented by Premiere Entertainment. This masterpiece is currently being showcased at the American Film Market, with a tentative release date set for the summer of 2025. So mark your calendars! This promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience that you won’t want to miss.

The script is not just bleak, distorted, and gruesome; it’s intermittently humorous as well. The remarkable practical effects crafted by Todd Masters and his crew promise an exhilarating rollercoaster of a journey,” Brake stated.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the peculiar tale from the 1880s, so I was thrilled to participate in this production. My aim is to breathe life into this small puppet using practical effects, as Masters stated. This adaptation maintains the journey of the little puppet transforming into a boy, but the method by which it happens is quite gruesome… yet undeniably entertaining.

In the Twisted Childhood Universe, a collection of movies that comprises “Pinocchio: Unraveled”, “Bambi: The Dark Reckoning”, and the “Blood and Honey” duology, among others, are all leading up to “Poohniverse Monsters Assemble”. This is similar to the Avengers, but instead of bringing together superheroes, it gathers well-loved children’s characters who have taken a dark turn.

Frake-Waterfield shared that our upcoming movie offers a fresh, unconventional take on Pinocchio, turning traditional concepts upside down. With an exceptional ensemble of actors and technicians, we’re putting a strong emphasis on practical effects for the grim scenes involving death and creature designs. We’re thrilled to introduce this new version of Pinocchio to the world.

In a conversation held earlier this year with EbMaster, Frake-Waterfield disclosed that “Pinocchio: Unstrung” would present a remarkably distinct and R-rated portrayal of the character. This adaptation boasts a substantial number of violent deaths, a creative twist on the traditional narrative, and an abundance of realistic gore effects.

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2024-11-01 16:16