The Twisted Childhood Universe
British slasher franchise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) is a British multimedia franchise and shared universe of independent slasher-horror films, each serving as a dark reimagining of various public domain children's fairy tale media characters. It was conceived and created by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, and produced by the filmmaker's Jagged Edge Productions film studio. The plot centers around beloved childhood characters, and through the storytelling lens of these characters becoming dark murderous monsters.
The Twisted Childhood Universe | |
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Created by | Rhys Frake-Waterfield |
Original work | Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) |
Owner | Jagged Edge Productions |
Years | 2023–present |
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The franchise's first installment, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, was met with a negative critical reception and a more mixed fan reception, though it turned a profit at the box office. The movie's quality was called into question, with criticisms directed at the script, acting, cinematography, and lack of humor; it also received five Golden Raspberry Awards. In response to this, Frake-Waterfield stated that he is determined to raise the standard with the future movies in the franchise; the sequel, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, was considered by many critics to be an improvement over its predecessor.