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  • Pinnochio Unstrung clip brings fairy tale horror to a hospital – Exclusive!

    The world of horror cinema is increasingly finding its delightfully twisted roots in classic children’s stories, and director Rhys Frake-Waterfield is leading the charge. Following the blockbuster success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, which proved that audiences crave dark fairy tale mayhem, a new cinematic universe has sprung up—a collection of horror films inspired by beloved tales like Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Pinocchio Unstrung.

    Leading this expanded franchise is the highly anticipated theatrical release of Pinocchio Unstrung, set to hit North American screens on Star Wars and Harry Potter, ensuring the film’s gore has a tangible, handmade quality.

    The cast brings a formidable lineup, featuring talented actors alongside horror veterans. Robert Englund, famous for his iconic role in A Nightmare on Elm Street, joins the ensemble alongside Rob Zombie, who plays Richard Brake. They are joined by Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Jack Art Gray, and Peter De Souza-Feighoney.

    The heart of the film’s unique tone comes from the practical effects team. Todd Masters of MastersFx, who previously worked on the Child’s Play remake, managed the animatronics and puppetry, ensuring that Pinocchio’s transformation is handled with incredible detail. As Richard Brake noted about the production, the result is a wild ride: “Not only is the script dark, twisted and gory, it’s also at times very funny. Todd Masters and his team have created incredible practical effects. Audiences are in for a crazy ride.”

    Director Frake-Waterfield emphasized that the film challenges traditional expectations: “Our movie flips everything you know about Pinocchio on its head. We are heavily relying on practical effects for all of the deaths and creature work,” he stated, expressing excitement for the world to meet this gruesome iteration of a beloved character.

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  • Pinnochio Unstrung clips give a preview of the fairy tale horror film coming in July

    When you combine the beloved innocence of classic children’s tales with a dose of pure cinematic mayhem, something truly unforgettable happens. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield has delivered exactly that kind of twisted delight with Pinocchio Unstrung, ushering in a new and delightfully gory chapter for the horror cinematic universe.

    This film is part of an expanding world where fairy tales are ripped apart and reassembled into something wickedly new. Following the massive success of films like Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, this sprawling series—which includes ventures like Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Pinocchio Unstrung—proves there is a hunger for dark fantasy that cinema can deliver.

    Pinocchio Unstrung dives into the familiar narrative by following young James as he uncovers a deadly secret held by his grandfather Geppetto: Pinocchio is not just seeking to become a boy; he’s embarking on an extremely gnarly pursuit. Frake-Waterfield flips every expectation about the classic puppet story on its head, using a relentless blend of darkness and humor.

    The spectacle is built on practical artistry rather than mere digital tricks. The filmmakers heavily relied on incredible physical effects for all the creature work and deaths, ensuring that the gore feels visceral and immediate. This commitment to tangible horror is spearheaded by the Prosthetics Studio, a team known for crafting stunning practical effects across franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter.

    The practical execution was highlighted by the cast and crew. Robert Englund and Rob Zombie star alongside Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Jack Art Gray, and Richard Brake. It was Todd Masters of MastersFx who led the charge on animatronics and puppetry, ensuring that every unsettling moment felt physically real.

    The reaction from those involved was equally enthusiastic. Richard Brake remarked on the film’s unique blend, noting that while the script is “dark, twisted and gory,” it manages to be genuinely funny. He praised the practical effects, adding that audiences are in for a “crazy ride.”

    Frake-Waterfield stated his intention was simple: to unleash Pinocchio in a way that completely redefines the character. He emphasized their heavy reliance on practical effects for creature work and fatalities, expressing excitement for the world to finally meet this reimagined puppet.

    Pinocchio Unstrung is set to hit theaters in North America on July 24th. Get ready for a theatrical event that proves that sometimes, the scariest stories are the ones you never expected to find in a storybook.

    Credit: JoBlo