Continuing the childhood story transformation trend.
Logline
The creators behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey are venturing into horror territory again with Bambi: The Reckoning. This new horror twist morphs the classic tale of a gentle fawn into a nightmarish story of a killer deer. Director Scott Jeffrey boldly compares the upcoming film to iconic monster movies like Godzilla, according to Cinemablend.
Breakdown
- Bambi: The Reckoning comes from the creators of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.
- The film reimagines Bambi as a lethal predator.
- Directed by Scott Jeffrey, known for Unhinged.
- Inspired by classic monster movies such as Godzilla and Jaws.
- Rhys Warrington wrote the screenplay.
- Produced by Scott Jeffrey and Rhys Frake-Waterfield.
Plot Beats
A mother and her son, after a car accident, are pursued by Bambi, a mutated deer driven by vengeance for his mother’s death. The film is described as “Cujo meets Jurassic Park” and promises plenty of bloodshed and tears.
Cast and Crew
- Written by Rhys Warrington.
- Directed by Scott Jeffrey.
- Produced by ITN Studios and Jagged Edge Productions.
Buzz and Highlights
This horror reimagining aims to redefine childhood tales, blending nostalgia with terror. The success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has opened doors for creating a horror multiverse that could captivate and shock audiences globally.
Production Notes
- Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey earned over $5 million despite a modest budget.
- Plans for a sequel and an interconnected horror universe, named the Poohniverse, are underway.
- Upcoming films in this universe include Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare and Pinocchio Unstrung.
- An eventual crossover film, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, is set for 2025.
Closing Credits
Horror fans gearing up for Bambi: The Reckoning can revisit the first installment with a streaming subscription on Peacock. Expect more childhood nightmares to come as the Poohniverse expands.
