The Twisted Childhood Universe Movies in Order, Including ‘Pinocchio Unstrung’

The Twisted Childhood Universe is a growing independent British horror franchise produced by Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios. Spearheaded by filmmakers Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Chambers, this cinematic universe capitalizes on classic children’s literature entering the public domain to reimagine beloved characters in a dark, slasher-style format. The franchise began as a surprise viral sensation and has quickly expanded to include multiple iconic childhood figures.

‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ (2023)

This slasher film serves as the inaugural entry in the horror franchise and reimagines the beloved characters created by A.A. Milne. The plot follows Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, who have become feral and bloodthirsty after being abandoned by a college-bound Christopher Robin. The duo embarks on a murderous rampage through the Hundred Acre Wood, targeting a group of university students staying in a nearby cabin. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the low-budget independent production gained global attention due to its unique premise.

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ (2024)

This sequel expands the scope of the franchise by introducing more classic characters such as Tigger and Owl into the horrific narrative. In this installment, Winnie-the-Pooh and his feral companions decide to take their reign of terror out of the forest and into the quiet town of Ashdown. Christopher Robin must confront his past and work to stop the monsters before they destroy the local community. Rhys Frake-Waterfield returned to direct the film, working from a screenplay written by Matt Leslie.

‘Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare’ (2025)

This installment shifts the focus of the franchise to J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of the boy who would not grow up. The story centers on Wendy Darling as she searches for her brother Michael, who has been abducted by an unsettling and malevolent version of Peter Pan. Scott Chambers serves as the director for this feature, which reimagines the magical world of Neverland as a dark, claustrophobic setting. The film marks a significant expansion of the cinematic universe beyond the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood.

‘Bambi: The Reckoning’ (2025)

Inspired by Felix Salten’s 1923 novel, this horror feature presents a dark transformation of the classic woodland story. The plot follows a mother named Xana and her young son Ben, who must fight for survival after a car crash leaves them stranded in the wilderness. They soon realize they are being hunted by a mutated, highly aggressive deer seeking vengeance. Directed by Dan Allen and written by Rhys Warrington, the project introduces a monstrous animal threat to the shared cinematic universe.

‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ (2026)

This upcoming film adapts Carlo Collodi’s 1883 children’s novel into a psychological slasher experience. The narrative centers on a sentient wooden puppet that embarks on a violent crusade to eliminate human targets. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield returns to helm this project, which aims to incorporate practical effects to bring the killer puppet to life. The film is designed to build toward a crossover event that unites various public domain characters from the franchise.

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