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Freddy Krueger Star Enters Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Universe

Nov 01, 2024 5:29 PM

The creators of the horror series known as the Poohniverse have provided exciting updates regarding their upcoming film, Pinocchio: Unstrung. Notably, iconic horror actor Robert Englund, famed for his role as Freddy Krueger, has joined the cast alongside Richard Brake, who will portray Geppetto. The film features a uniquely creepy design for the Pinocchio doll, developed by renowned special effects artist Todd Masters. The design and puppet work have garnered attention, showing a growth in production quality from the original micro-budget projects. As the Twisted Childhood Universe expands, anticipation builds for Pinocchio: Unstrung and its continuation of dark adaptations of beloved characters.

What is Pinocchio: Unstrung about?

Pinocchio: Unstrung is part of the Twisted Childhood Universe, which reimagines classic children's characters as horror figures. This film presents a dark twist on the fairy tale of Pinocchio, focusing on a chilling version of the beloved character, with a significant creative team behind it.

The Twisted Childhood Universe gained recognition with the release of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, which surprised audiences with its unique take on familiar characters. Following the success of that film and its sequel, the franchise now delves into the classic tale of Pinocchio, set to redefine yet another iconic story in a horrifying light as it continues to build momentum with upcoming projects like Bambi: The Reckoning.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-11-01 20:06:03
It's super interesting to see how the Poohniverse creators are breathing new life into classic tales like Pinocchio, especially with Robert Englund on board—talk about adding some serious horror cred The evolution in production quality from their earlier micro-budget projects really suggests they’re leveling up, and I can't wait to see how they twist this iconic story into something chilling.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-11-01 20:00:03
It's awesome to see the Poohniverse taking such a creative leap with Pinocchio: Unstrung—the mashup of childhood nostalgia and horror is definitely a bold move. With names like Robert Englund involved, I can't wait to see how they bring this twisted tale to life
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-11-01 19:54:04
I'm really intrigued by the direction the Twisted Childhood Universe is taking with these classic tales; who knew Pinocchio could be so terrifying With talents like Robert Englund involved and some impressive puppet work, it looks like they're leveling up the horror genre in a fascinating way.
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