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Pinocchio: Unstrung

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Pinocchio: Unstrung
Teaser poster
Directed byRhys Frake-Waterfield
Screenplay byMatt Leslie
Based onThe Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVince Knight
Production
company
Jagged Edge Productions
Distributed byITN Studios
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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

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

Premise

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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

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Production

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d 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. 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. 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. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  4. ^ Bolt, Neil (18 January 2024). "Pinocchio Unstrung: First Details on Horror Movie From Blood and Honey Filmmakers". Yahoo!. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b 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. 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. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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