I gotta admit… a cheap horror movie based on a Disney character being this good was definitely not on my bingo card.
Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
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63Pinocchio: Unstrung is showing in 14 cinemas in Los Angeles — next screening Saturday 25 July at 17:30 at AMC Santa Anita 16.
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From the masterminds that brought you Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey and the likes, aka the Poohniverse, comes ... Well that doesn't sound right. From the mental minds that brought you Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey and the likes, aka the Poohniverse, comes Pinocchio Unstrung. If you ever had a deep desire to see Pinocchio peeling someone's face off, harvesting organs or sticking his nose up a poor guy's nose, this is for you.For James!With real boys and real puppets.
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Common questions
What is Pinocchio: Unstrung about?+
In this dark horror reimagining, a malevolent version of Pinocchio embarks on a violent, bloody quest to carve himself into a real boy.
Who directed Pinocchio: Unstrung?+
Rhys Frake-Waterfield directed the 2026 film, known for his work establishing the Twisted Childhood Universe franchise.
Is Pinocchio: Unstrung part of a series?+
Yes, it is the latest installment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, a series of indie horror films reimagining public domain fairy tales.
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