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Pinocchio: Unstrung Filming Start & Release Window Revealed For Poohniverse Horror Movie
The upcoming Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) horror moviePinocchio: Unstrunghas a practical animatronic puppet that will bring about haunting dreams. Thestory ofPinocchio: Unstrungfeatures a darker take on the beloved puppet, following the story of Geppetto’s grandson, James, who discovers the haunting puppet. This leads to a slasher bloodbath, with the titular character at the center of it all. The movie will directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, who previously directed theWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood & Honeymovies that are part of the same horror universe.
Now,poohbandh, the official Twitter/X account of the TCU, has posteda video showing off the practical animatronic puppet being used for Pinocchio inPinocchio: Unstrung. The realistic-looking puppet can be seen moving its mouth and head around in an uncanny fashion. Another angle reveals its human-like eyes, which stare piercingly out from the wood-like head. It’s a frightening animatronic that’s enough to give one nightmares, given just how surreal it looks. Check out the full video of the slasher movie’s Pinocchio below:
What The Pinocchio: Unstrung Animatronic Says About The Movie
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The Pinocchio animatronic proves how the success of theBlood & Honeyinstallments allows the TCU to reach new heights for its presentation.
Pinocchio: Unstrungis one of many upcoming movies in the TCU, includingPeter Pan’s Neverland NightmareandBambi: The Reckoning, all of which are building up to theforthcomingPoohniverse: Monsters Assemble. The puppet’s installment already has some big names attached, withA Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund and Rob Zombie collaborator Richard Brake getting cast. Directed by Vince Knight, the movie is slated for a potential summer 2025 release, with the other three films expected to arrive next year too.
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The Pinocchio animatronic proves how the success of theBlood & Honeyinstallments allows the TCU to reach new heights for its presentation.The puppet was created by Emmy-winning SFX artist Todd Masters, who’s worked on blockbusters likeDune: Part TwoandViolent Night. This indicates greater monetary investment in the franchise, made especially apparent thanks to the nightmareish appearance of the titular character. It also emphasizes some exciting scares yet to come in movies like theupcomingPeter Pan’s Neverland NightmareandBambi: The Reckoning, both of which have been teased this year as well.
Our Take On Pinocchio: Unstrung’s Horrifying Animatronic
Its Real Appearance Will Make The Movie Better
The terrifying animatronic being real indicates the movie will offer a very discomforting showcase of what a terrifying, slasher version of Pinocchio would be like. It also teases the level of terror and effort to expect in other upcoming TCU installments, sincePinocchio: Unstrungis just one of many evil renditions of childhood characters to come. With the movie still not coming out until next year, though, the full terror of the character has yet to be put on display.
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Pinocchio: Unstrung is a dark adaptation of the classic tale, scheduled for theatrical release in late 2024. The film offers a gory reimagining of the iconic wooden character on his journey, diverging from traditional narratives to explore a more sinister undertone.
