Pinocchio: Unstrung

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Pinocchio: Unstrung
Pinocchio Unstrung poster.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Screenplay byMatt Leslie
Based on The Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVince Knight
Production
company
Jagged Edge Productions
Distributed byITN Studios
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Pinocchio: Unstrung is an upcoming British independent slasher film directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, from a screenplay by Matt Leslie. It is the fifth installment in The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) and serves as a horror retelling of Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio .

Contents

Pinocchio: Unstrung is expected to be released in mid-2025.

Premise

Geppetto introduces his grandson, James, to a magical doll called Pinocchio, who develops a friendship. However, unaware of Pinocchio's naïve nature, James introduces him to the world, resulting in the doll going on a crusade to eliminate all things bad. [1]

Cast

Production

In January 2024, it was announced that a horror film centered around the titular character from The Adventures of Pinocchio was in development, while it was also revealed that additional characters from other childhood stories would be revealed as a part of The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU). Officially titled Pinocchio: Unstrung, the first promotional concept art was released, with the plot stated to be revealed at a later time. [3] [4] The film was directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield. [5] In November 2024, Robert Englund was cast in a lead role, while Richard Brake was cast as Geppetto. Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Jack Art Gray and Peter De Souza-Feighoney also star. [1]

Principal photography took place by November 2024. [1] Filming was originally set to commence in September 2024 and October 2024. [5] [6]

Release

Pinocchio: Unstrung is expected to be released in mid-2025. [1] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Ritman, Alex (1 November 2024). "Pinocchio Slasher Film From Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey Team Casts Horror Vets Robert Englund and Richard Brake (Exclusive)". Variety . Archived from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Squires, John (30 January 2024). "'Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare': Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Peter Pan Horror Movie". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  3. ↑ O'Rourke, Ryan (18 January 2024). "'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2' Director Offers First Peek at 'Pinocchio: Unstrung'". Collider . Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. ↑ Bolt, Neil (18 January 2024). "Pinocchio Unstrung: First Details on Horror Movie From Blood and Honey Filmmakers". Yahoo! . Archived from the original on 11 March 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. 1 2 Ritman, Alex (16 May 2024). "Pinocchio Horror in 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Universe Unveils R-Rated Details: Skin Suits, High Kill Counts and Lots of Gore (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  6. ↑ Demegillo, Manuel (24 August 2024). "Pinocchio Attacks in New Poster for Horror Parody From Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Team". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Squires, John (17 January 2024). "Public Domain Horror Universe Expanding With 'Pinocchio: Unstrung' [Exclusive First Look]". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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