New pictures have revealed a significant character from the horror film Pinocchio: Unstrung. The mission would be the fifth installment within the Twisted Childhood Universe, a franchise that kicked off with 2023’s Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and infamously reimagines traditional kids’s characters (together with Pooh, Tigger, Peter Pan, and Bambi) as bloodthirsty slasher killers.
The upcoming Pinocchio: Unstrung will observe a younger man (Cameron Bell) studying the story the titular killer doll from his grandfather, Geppetto (Richard Brake). The film was directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, who beforehand helmed Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its 2024 sequel, along with being hooked up to the upcoming TCU crossover Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble.
On his official Instagram account, Rhys Frake-Waterfield has shared two first-look pictures from Pinocchio: Unstrung that reveal the horror film’s model of Jiminy Cricket, who’s simply named “Cricket.” One is a full-body shot of the character, whereas the opposite gives a better take a look at the cricket elevating a gnarled hand.
Jiminy Cricket might be voiced by horror icon Robert Englund, who’s greatest identified for his function as Freddy Krueger within the A Nightmare on Elm Avenue franchise. See the full-size pictures under:
What This Means For Pinocchio: Unstrung
An illustration of the Twisted Childhood Universe’s Pinocchio sitting on a workbench
Given the truth that these pictures function Jiminy Cricket with a black void behind him, it appears doubtless that these usually are not precise nonetheless frames from the upcoming Twisted Childhood Universe film and are as an alternative meant to be separate pictures showcasing the character’s design.
Whereas these pictures subsequently don’t trace at his actual operate within the story, the truth that he has additionally been given an evil horror film design signifies that he may also be a villain within the film. This was not a assure, as a result of some TCU films have non-villainous variations of characters from the unique tales (together with Christopher Robin).
As a result of the character acts as Pinocchio’s conscience each within the unique Carlo Collodi e book and Disney’s 1940 animated adaptation, it appears attainable that Unstrung options Jiminy occupying the same place, pushing Pinocchio to commit darker and darker deeds.
Our Take On The New Pinocchio: Unstrung Pictures
Jiminy Cricket standing on Pinocchio’s footwear in Pinocchio 1940
One other hanging aspect of those pictures is the truth that Jiminy Cricket bears a definite resemblance to Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Avenue films. Along with his shriveled face wanting considerably just like Freddy, who bears distinctive burn scars, the shot of him holding up his hand is paying homage to how Freddy wields his razor-tipped glove.
Robert Englund portrayed Freddy Krueger in each Nightmare on Elm Avenue film besides the 2010 remake, during which the character was performed by Jackie Earle Haley.
Given this homage to Robert Englund’s legendary standing within the horror style, it appears attainable that Pinocchio: Unstrung could comprise different Easter eggs that reference the actor’s earlier function as an iconic slasher killer.
Director
Scott Chambers
Producers
Nicole Holland, Stuart Alson, Carlos Rincon
