Our take
This is a horror Pinocchio, not a kids fable. A puppet tries to become real in a violent way. Expect knives, body horror, strong language, and a child-like figure in danger. Best for older teens and adults
Story (may spoil tone)
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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Details
Violence A violent hunt with knives. A body is remade on screen
A violent hunt with knives. A body is remade on screen
Language Expect strong language throughout
Expect strong language throughout
Frightening This film is built to scare you. A kids story turned into a nightmare
This film is built to scare you. A kids story turned into a nightmare
Child peril / abuse A child-like puppet is in danger and is used to hurt people
A child-like puppet is in danger and is used to hurt people
Gore / death / weapons Carving flesh to become real. Ugly body horror
Carving flesh to become real. Ugly body horror
Dangerous behaviour Knives and cutting a body as a wish. Clearly horror, ugly to copy
Knives and cutting a body as a wish. Clearly horror, ugly to copy
Mental health A self that can only exist by hurting others
A self that can only exist by hurting others
Talk after watching
- This takes a kids story and makes it cruel. Did that feel clever or just mean?
- The puppet wants to be real by hurting people. What do you think the film is saying?
- A child-like figure is in danger. How did that sit with you?