Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
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Directed by | Scott Jeffrey |
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Based on | Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie |
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Cinematography | Vince Knight |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is an upcoming British independent horror film directed by Scott Jeffrey and written and produced with Rhys Frake-Waterfield. It is the third installment in The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) and serves as a horror retelling of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. The film stars Martin Portlock as the titular character and Megan Placito as Wendy Darling, with Kit Green, Peter DeSouza-Feighoney, and Charity Kase in supporting roles. It follows Wendy as she embarks on a quest to find her brother Michael, who has been abducted by Pan and Tinker Bell.
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is scheduled to be released in 2024.
Premise[edit]
Wendy Darling goes on a quest to find her brother Michael, who has been abducted by Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Martin Portlock as Peter Pan
- Megan Placito as Wendy Darling
- Kit Green as Tinker Bell
- Peter DeSouza-Feighoney as Michael Darling
- Charity Kase as Captain James Hook
Development[edit]
In November 2022, a live-action horror film, titled Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, was announced to be in development for ITN Studios and Jagged Edge Productions, with Rhys Frake-Waterfield producing.[2] Frake-Waterfield has stated that the film will depict the character Tinker Bell as a "heavily obese" recovering drug addict.[3] The film was directed by Scott Jeffrey from a screenplay by Frake-Waterfield.[4] By January 2024, Martin Portlock, Megan Placito, Kit Green, Peter DeSouza-Feighoney, and Charity Kase were cast as Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, Tinker Bell, Michael Darling, and Captain James Hook, respectively.[1]
Principal photography began on May 9, 2024 in London,[5][1][6] which Jeffrey confirmed via his social media.[7]
Release[edit]
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is scheduled to be released in 2024.[1][8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Squires, John (January 30, 2024). "'Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare': Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Peter Pan Horror Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (November 1, 2022). "Viral Low-Budget Horror Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey Getting Theatrical Release in U.S., U.K., Canada, Mexico (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Senzatimore, Renee (February 10, 2023). "Peter Pan Horror Film Features a Darker, Drug-Addicted Tinkerbell". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (October 31, 2023). "Premiere Entertainment Group reports strong pre-sales on Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 18, 2024). "'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Makers Unveil 'Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare' First Look (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (December 15, 2023). "Bambi: The Reckoning Exclusive Update: Cast and Director Announced for Bambi Horror Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ @scottjeffreyproducer (May 9, 2024). "Now filming! 🧚🏻♂️" – via Instagram.
- ^ TTCUNews [@TTCUNews] (May 1, 2024). "The Current Release Schedule for the Twisted Childhood Universe movies are Peter Pan: 2024 Bambi: Early 2025 Pinocchio: 2025 Poohniverse: Late 2025 BAH 3: Early 2026" (Tweet). Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Twitter.