Key Takeaways:
– Producers Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey are shaping a horror cinematic universe based on family-friendly stories in the public domain.
– The Bambi horror movie, part of this universe, commenced filming in January and is expected to debut this fall.
– ITN Studios and Jagged Edge Productions are behind this thrilling project, with the first teaser trailer now available online.
– The lead cast consists of Roxanne McKee, Nicola Wright, Tom Mulheron, and Samira Mighty.
– The bigger picture is a crossover film titled “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble”, featuring various characters from family tales.
Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Jeffrey are defying conventional filmmaking norms by crafting a horror film universe inspired by family-friendly stories from the public domain, according to JoBlo. The forthcoming horror movie Bambi: The Reckoning, filmed since January and set for a fall premiere, forms an integral part of this unique undertaking.
Bambi’s Dark Turn
Film studios ITN and Jagged Edge Productions proudly announced the release of the film’s first teaser trailer. Bambi: The Reckoning, radically diverges from the heartwarming tale of a young deer we fondly remember. Producers Frake-Waterfield and Jeffrey are in charge of production for Jagged Edge, with Stuart Alson and Nicole Holland as executive producers for ITN Studios.
Stellar Cast and Director
Award-winning actors Roxanne McKee (Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines) and Nicola Wright (Firenado) join Tom Mulheron (Casualty) and Samira Mighty (Beauty and the Beast) in this unconventional horror retelling. Acclaimed director Dan Allen, known for credits like Mummy Reborn, It Came from Below, and the 2017 version of Unhinged, helms the screenplay by Rhys Warrington. The chilling plot follows the story of Xana (McKee) and her son Benji (Mulheron) who, after a car wreck, find themselves ruthlessly pursued by the lethal Bambi.
Tying in a bigger universe
In a twist that is unusual, to say the least, this growing cinematic universe, dubbed as The Twisted Childhood Universe, aims to unite characters from Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio and Sleeping Beauty in a crossover film titled “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble.”
Anticipation building up
The release of the Bambi: The Reckoning teaser further enriches the landscape of horror films, sparking curiosity among fans and stirring discourse in the industry. Alongside this, Disney has also unveiled plans for a live-action interpretation of Bambi, potentially with Sarah Polley’s direction.
However, it’s not all seriousness and thrills; hopes remain high for Kevin Smith’s “Moose Jaws,” an idea the filmmaker has been toying with for years. The concept behind Moose Jaws, which Smith explains as “Jaws with a moose,” adds a touch of humor to the current horror movie landscape.
Feel free to share your thoughts on this reinvention of the classic tale. Do you think Bambi: The Reckoning will do justice to the original text while injecting a dose of horror? Will you be watching this movie? Your responses are eagerly awaited in the comment section below.
