In the age of cinema where an endless stream of remakes, reboots and superhero films saturate the release slate each year, we often find film fans screaming for something new and inventive. Well now, their wish has been answered, but some may not like what they see.
That’s because a new trend has emerged with filmmakers transforming some of the most beloved characters from our childhood into dark, gory horror films. From Winnie the Pooh to Father Christmas himself, this winter, some of our most treasured characters will never look the same again.
There are two violent takes on classic festive tales getting a release this year, just in time for Christmas, with an even more twisted feature coming in the new year.