Carl Roberts 
He’s got no strings to hold him down…literally! From the minds behind Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey, Pinocchio: Unstrung is coming to UK cinemas this Summer.
He’s got no strings to hold him down. And that means bloody and terrifying trouble for UK cinemagoers. Altitude is thrilled to announce Pinocchio: Unstrung will be unleashed in UK cinemas from 24th July. Set to have its UK Premiere in June at this year’s Raindance Film Festival, where it’s been nominated for four awards, including Best UK Feature and Best Performance in a UK Feature for Richard Brake, the feature is a frightening new take on Carlo Collodi’s classic novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio.
THE PREMISE
The latest addition to the Twisted Childhood Universe films (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey), Pinocchio: Unstrung. Geppetto (Richard Brake) introduces his grandson, James, to a magical doll called Pinocchio. Unaware of his naïve nature, James introduces his new friend to the world, leading the doll to embark on a crusade to eliminate all that is bad under the sinister Cricket’s (Robert Englund) guidance.
From writer and director Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) and producer Scott Chambers (Bambi: The Reckoning, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare), Pinocchio: Unstrung stars Richard Brake (Barbarian), Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), and Cameron Bell in his feature debut.
THE TWISTED CHILDHOOD UNIVERSE
Pinocchio: Unstrung is the latest addition to the Twisted Childhood Universe, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, and Bambi: The Reckoning.
DETAILS
Distributor: Altitude
Theatrical Release Date: 24th July
Short Synopsis: A dark coming-of-age reimagining of Pinocchio, this unsettling tale follows the iconic puppet’s disturbing journey toward becoming real.
Director: Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Cast: Richard Brake, Robert Englund, Cameron Bell
Run Time: 82 mins
Cert: TBC
Ok, the film looks seriously creepy. With the legendary Robert Englund as the voice of Jiminy Cricket (who looks positively demonic), a new way for Pinocchio to use his nose (nasty), meaning death for liars, and some seriously grisly make-up effects, the film could be something that is wildly entertaining as well as stomach-churning. Richard Brake is always on top form, no matter what role he has to play (usually villains), and seeing him as Geppetto could mean he isn’t a nasty piece of work this time. Then again, I wouldn’t bet against it.
When you wish upon a star…sometimes, your dreams WON’T come true when Pinocchio: Unstrung hits UK cinemas on July 24th. And whatever you do…Don’t lie!!
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
