‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Review Highlights Puppet Work
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‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Review Highlights Puppet Work

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British indie director Rhys Frake-Waterfield's new horror film, “Pinocchio: Unstrung,” is receiving attention for its puppetry despite following a previous film that lacked substance.

The 2023 film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” brought Rhys Frake-Waterfield some notoriety, though the reviewer at *Variety* suggests it was an amusing concept stretched too thin to support a feature-length horror movie—or even a sequel. The review notes that the previous film wasn’t sufficiently bad to garner either a cult following or numerous Razzie Awards.

The current assessment focuses on “Pinocchio: Unstrung,” indicating that while the puppetry is a standout element, it doesn't necessarily elevate the overall quality of the film. The reviewer implies the movie may suffer from similar issues as its predecessor – a weak premise struggling to sustain a full-length horror narrative.

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