As a cinema enthusiast who’s seen more movies than I can count, I must say I find myself intrigued by this new development in the world of horror – Pinocchio: Unstrung. The casting of Robert Englund as Cricket is an exciting twist, given his iconic role as Freddy Krueger. I’ve always been fascinated by the darker side of beloved children’s stories, and this seems to be another fantastic example.
1, 2, it’s Freddy coming for you, a chilling line from A Nightmare on Elm Street, where Robert Englund made his mark. Interestingly, Englund will be joined by Richard Brake in Pinocchio: Unstrung, a film set to release in 2025. This movie is part of The Twisted Childhood Universe (also known as the Poohniverse), created by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and following the success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel.
According to recent announcements, horror icons Englund and Blake have been chosen for roles in an upcoming movie that is already being filmed. Blake will portray Geppetto, while Englund is rumored to play Cricket, a character granted by the Blue Fairy in the original Disney tale to guide Pinocchio through his transformation into a real boy. Excited about this development, Blake shared a statement praising the movie’s visual effects by Todd Masters and the uniquely dark script.
Apart from being gloomy, macabre, and gruesome, this script surprisingly has moments of uproarious humor. Todd Masters and his crew have masterfully crafted remarkable practical effects that promise an exhilaratingly wild experience for the viewers.
The award-winning artist, renowned for his work in films such as Dune: Part Two, Child’s Play, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, and the recent Jagged Edge Productions movie where he breathed life into Pinocchio, has described the filmmaking process as an “exciting and challenging journey.” He stated that the film is essentially “a small puppet’s quest to become human,” but achieving this goal promises to be a thrilling and enjoyable experience.
The Poohniverse Is Expanding Even More in 2025
One of the films in the twisted universe of childhood created by Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey, titled “Pinocchio: Unstrung“, is set to be released in 2025. This film is part of a series that reimagines beloved characters from our youth as bloodthirsty monsters, a concept that fans of these demented movies will also find in upcoming titles like “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” and “Bambi: The Reckoning“.
In the upcoming year, the plan is to release a horror movie titled “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” which will combine elements from both parts of “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.” This film aims to unite fans with yet another release scheduled for 2025. The storyline will introduce familiar characters like Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Bambi, Pinocchio, and Cricket, along with new ones such as Rabbit, Sleeping Beauty, and the Mad Hatter to propel the franchise forward.
Despite the controversy surrounding it, the low-budget movie “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” (2024) managed an impressive box office return of over $7 million with just a $500,000 investment. Although it received a middling 46% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, its audience score stands strong at 74%, indicating a demand for such gruesome adaptations that twist our cherished childhood memories. To this we respond enthusiastically, as the enjoyment of watching these scenes unfold seems to outweigh any negative criticism, regardless of the source.
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2024-11-01 20:32