Main film studios have tried many, many instances to purchase the sort of press that “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” gained naturally final yr. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield capitalized on the truth that A.A. Milne’s beloved literary creation not too long ago entered the general public area by producing an ultra-cheap, down-and-dirty slasher movie starring the honey-loving bear. When the primary footage surfaced on-line, the web went completely apes***. On-line chatter does not at all times equate to monetary success, however on this case, Drake-Waterfield and his monetary companions discovered themselves on the best facet of an enormous hit — even within the face of downright scathing critiques from critics (learn our 1 out of 10 evaluate right here).

Curiosity from moviegoers rewarded the low-budget flick, which ended up making simply shy of $5 million on the field workplace. Let’s be clear, that is a tiny quantity that will signify a catastrophe for any studio film. However this was by no means alleged to be something greater than a Redbox play/direct-to-VOD schlock. Produced for lower than $100,000, this film made out extremely properly. Particularly as a result of the entire consideration the relative success garnered within the press solely served to learn the film as soon as it did arrive on VOD. A sequel is being rushed to capitalize on the success as a result of that is simply the character of the beast. Say what you’ll in regards to the movie itself, but it surely’s fairly stunning that this, in a really odd means, turned out to be one of many little movies that might in 2023. It is solely rivaled by one different film that we’re about to speak about.