Pinocchio: Unstrung, a new, chilling reimagining of the famous tale, arrives on VOD in France on October 6, 2026. Written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the film assembles Richard Brake, Robert Englund and Cameron Bell.
After his parents’ death, the young James moves in with his grandfather Geppetto. There, he meets Pinocchio, a puppet who comes to life and quickly forms a strong bond with the boy. But James doesn’t see the real nature of his new companion and ventures into a world whose violence will awaken his murderous impulses.
Richard Brake stars as Geppetto, while Cameron Bell plays James. Robert Englund, famous for his portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, lends his voice to the character of the Cricket.
The film sits within the Twisted Childhood Universe, also known as the Poohniverse, a project built around public-domain figures from children's literature. Rhys Frake-Waterfield has notably directed Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel before turning his attention to Pinocchio.
With a runtime of 1h22, Pinocchio: Unstrung reworks the puppet's coming-of-age journey into a bloody horror tale. This release should primarily appeal to fans of slashers, gore cinema, and horror reimaginings of classic fairy tales.
To discover the rest of this month’s new releases, check out our October VOD guide for recent titles available to buy or rent, our Que regarder aujourd’hui en streaming ? selection, and the films d’action et blockbusters à découvrir.
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