PINOCCHIO: UNSTRUNG is a 2026 British indie horror slasher film written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 & 2). Described as a dark coming-of-age reimagining of the original fairytale, it is the fifth installment in The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU).
Geppetto introduces his grandson, James, to a magical doll called Pinocchio, who develops a friendship. However, unaware of Pinocchio's naïve nature, James introduces him to the world, resulting in the doll going on a crusade to eliminate all things bad.
The cast includes Richard Brake, Robert Englund, and Cameron Bell.
PINOCCHIO: UNSTRUNG is set to debut in select theaters July 9th, courtesy of Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Distribution. Watch the official trailer below.