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Dark 'Pinocchio' Reimagined: Horror Film Unveils Deadly Secrets

9/17/2025

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"Pinocchio: Unstrung," a horror film in the Twisted Childhood Universe, offers a dark reimagining of classic characters.
Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, it features Robert Englund as a menacing Jiminy Cricket.
The story centers on a young man uncovering his grandfather Geppetto's deadly secret about Pinocchio.
With a larger budget, the film emphasizes practical effects for a brutal experience.
It leads to a crossover titled "Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble," set for summer 2025 release by ITN Studios.

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Story summary

"Pinocchio: Unstrung," a horror film in the Twisted Childhood Universe, offers a dark reimagining of classic characters.
Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, it features Robert Englund as a menacing Jiminy Cricket.
The story centers on a young man uncovering his grandfather Geppetto's deadly secret about Pinocchio.
With a larger budget, the film emphasizes practical effects for a brutal experience.
It leads to a crossover titled "Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble," set for summer 2025 release by ITN Studios.