PINNOCHIO UNSTRUNG
IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE JULY 24
The film was an Official Selection at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, where it earned the Silver Méliès Special Jury Prize in the European Competition. It was also an Official Selection at the Raindance Film Festival, receiving nominations for Best Horror, Best UK Feature, Best UK Cinematography, and Best Performance in a UK Feature Film. Synopsis: A chilling reimagining of the familiar fable, Pinocchio Unstrung unfolds inside an elite London prep school. Influenced by a sinister Cricket (Robert Englund) and created by Geppetto (Richard Brake), Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Cast:
Robert Englund “Cricket” A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise
Richard Brake “Geppetto” The Strangers trilogy, TV’s “Mayor of Kingstown”
Jessica Balmer “Mia” A Royal Christmas Manor
Cameron Bell “James” TV’s “The Silo”ITN Distribution, Inc. Presents A Jagged Edge Production. Richard Brake, Robert Englund, Jessica Balmer, Cameron Bell. Pinocchio Designed by MastersFX. Executive Producer David Coppa. Executive Producers Stuart Alson, Nicole Holland, and David Coppa. Produced by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, Scott ChambersRobert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise), Richard Brake (The Strangers trilogy, TV’s “Mayor of Kingstown”), Jessica Balmer (A Royal Christmas Manor) and Cameron Bell (TV’s “The Silo”). Written and Directed By Rhys Frake-Waterfield. Home video and streaming rights are being handled by ITN Distribution, Inc.
Rating: R for Strong Bloody Horror Violence and Gore, Language and Brief Graphic Nudity
Runtime: 80 Minutes
U.S. Release Date: July 24, 2026IG: @vivapicturesco
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Pinocchio Unstrung with Robert Englund and Richard Brake is coming to theaters nationwide on July 24 from Viva Pictures. Check out new clips from the film below!
Meeting Pinocchio – Film Clip
Meeting Pinocchio – Vertical Video For Social
Cricket Introduces Himself – Film Clip
Cricket Introduces Himself – Vertical Video For Social
Gipetto is Hiding Something – Film Clip
Gipetto is Hiding Something – Vertical Video For Social
