Why You Should Watch Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (Even if You Didn’t See the First One)

Why You Should Watch Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (Even if You Didn't See the First One)

As a horror enthusiast with a soft spot for the quirky and unexpected, I can confidently say that the sequel to the infamous “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” has left me pleasantly surprised. Having braved through the original’s chaos, I was initially skeptical about diving back into the Hundred Acre Wood turned horror scene. However, “Blood and Honey 2” proved to be a refreshing twist on the franchise, offering a unique narrative that not only improved upon its predecessor but also provided a clean slate for newcomers.


After A. A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh characters entered public domain, a low-budget horror movie emerged, criticized heavily but surprisingly profitable, titled Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Released in 2023, it stirred up quite a fuss, and against all expectations, generated substantial profits. Despite being panned by both audiences and critics as poor quality, the creators, including director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Jagged Edge Productions, managed to improve upon the franchise unexpectedly after their initial success.

A while ago, Jagged Edge unveiled “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” in theaters for only a brief period. The feedback from viewers differed significantly from discussions exiting theaters following the initial “Blood and Honey”. This is an unusual case where a poor movie managed to produce a successful sequel, and it’s worth taking notice, especially since it can now be easily watched.

The horror film titled “Blood and Honey 2” was made available for streaming on Peacock starting October 1st, offering fans a new opportunity to watch it. In the forthcoming weeks, many viewers will find that this sequel surpasses its predecessor, feeling more like an entirely fresh work. It’s as if director Frake-Waterfield and their creative team took the criticisms of the first movie to heart, learned from their mistakes, and aimed to create something more innovative and overall superior with the sequel. If you have any interest in movies featuring children who transform into slasher villains, this is a film worth watching. Even if you haven’t seen the original, that’s alright; it’s not necessary.

Attention: This article proceeds with revelations from the movie “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.

Why You Should Watch Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (Even if You Didn't See the First One)

The secret to the Blood and Honey 2 is that, while it doesn’t exactly erase what happened in the first movie, it gives it a completely different context. It’s revealed at the start of the sequel that the first Blood and Honey was a movie within the universe of Blood and Honey 2, taking a real massacre and using what Christopher Robin said about Pooh and his friends as inspiration for the killers. Most people in the world of this film don’t believe Christopher when he talks about the terrors of the 100 Acre Wood, and the movie that was made has people thinking he’s even more ridiculous.

Essentially, the initial film is a creative interpretation of incidents happening within the same universe as the second one. This implies that the occurrences in the first movie don’t have to be factual, and it also allows some leeway for characters like Pooh and Piglet to appear differently compared to their previous portrayals. The transformation is due to the initial depiction being a fictionalized account of the “real” events.

This minor adjustment offers the creative team greater flexibility when working on “Blood and Honey 2”, simultaneously providing a fresh start for newcomers eager to explore this growing franchise. If your knowledge of the original “Blood and Honey” is limited by negative reviews, yet you’re intrigued by the praise for the sequel, fear not! You can confidently dive right into “Blood and Honey 2”, as starting here won’t leave you behind on any important details.

Now’s an excellent moment to join in the fun, as Jagged Edge is preparing more films within the Twisted Childhood Universe. In the pipeline, we have horror adaptations of Bambi, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio, along with a movie where monsters unite, bringing back beloved characters from Winnie-the-Pooh.

Both of the Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey movies are now streaming on Peacock.

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2024-10-05 03:09