Pinocchio: Unstrung (2026)
He has no strings to hold him back now.
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 22 July 2026 |
| Genre | Horror, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Director | Rhys Frake-Waterfield |
| Starring | Jude Evan Lloyd, Cameron Bell and Richard Brake |
| Runtime | 82 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | TMDB users 6.5/10 |
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Where to watch Pinocchio: Unstrung in 2 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| France | Prime Video €6.99 |
| India | Prime Video ₹299 |
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What kind of watch this is
Pinocchio: Unstrung is an 82-minute horror fantasy mystery that treats the classic puppet as a serial killer. Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, the wooden boy launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy, one piece at a time, like his brother James. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield frames the story as a mystery of self-destruction rather than redemption. It is a film about the terror of becoming what you were built to be, where every chisel strike is a step toward a final, literal unmaking. The tagline promises no strings to hold him back.
What the critics said
Critics found a movie that bites back. Rotten Tomatoes reports 76% positive reviews from 25 critics, averaging 5.8 out of 10. The consensus calls it a "gruesome, darkly hilarious horror romp" that balances gore and campy absurdity. Metacritic is less forgiving, landing on 50 out of 100 based on 4 critics, which signals mixed or average reception. The split suggests the film works best when you stop expecting a fairy tale and start expecting a warning. It is a twist that pays off, provided you are not easily spooked by practical effects.
How it did with audiences
No box office figures exist for Pinocchio: Unstrung. The financial ledger is blank, a mystery that keeps accountants awake at night. On TMDB, users rate it 6.5 out of 10. That is a solid mid-range score. It is the kind of rating you give to a meal that was edible but did not change your life. The film settled into the comfortable middle of the chart, where many good movies go to nap.
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Sources
- Pinocchio: Unstrung on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q124317046 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Pinocchio Unstrung” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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