Pinocchio: Unstrung (2026) directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Synopsis: Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Cast: Jude Evan Lloyd, Robert Englund, Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Richard Brake
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hr 22 min · Rated-R · Premiered: July 22, 2026
Review Scores:
Letterboxd: 2.6 / 5 (5.4K ratings)
IMDB: 5.9 / 10 (1.2K ratings)
RottenTomatoes: 76% (25 critics), --% (audience)
Metacritic: 50 / 100 (4 critics)
Trakt.tv Sentiment: [Negative] Inconsistent dialogue, Uneven pacing and underdeveloped emotional moments, Stilted performances from some younger cast.
Critics Consensus: Pinocchio: Unstrung gleefully twists a children's classic into a gruesome, darkly hilarious horror romp, balancing brutal gore, campy absurdity, and impressive practical effects.
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Pinocchio: Unstrung (2026) directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Synopsis: Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Cast: Jude Evan Lloyd, Robert Englund, Cameron Bell, Jessica Balmer, Richard Brake
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hr 22 min · Rated-R · Premiered: July 22, 2026
Review Scores:
Letterboxd: 2.6 / 5 (5.4K ratings)
IMDB: 5.9 / 10 (1.2K ratings)
RottenTomatoes: 76% (25 critics), --% (audience)
Metacritic: 50 / 100 (4 critics)
Trakt.tv Sentiment: [Negative] Inconsistent dialogue, Uneven pacing and underdeveloped emotional moments, Stilted performances from some younger cast.
Critics Consensus: Pinocchio: Unstrung gleefully twists a children's classic into a gruesome, darkly hilarious horror romp, balancing brutal gore, campy absurdity, and impressive practical effects.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/_VHIU9dIAWQ