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Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) movie poster

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is a 2023 horror thriller directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, starring Craig David Dowsett as Winnie the Pooh, Paula Coiz and Nikolai Leon. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide on a $100,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 35/100.

worldwide gross
$7.7M
Echo Score
35
budget
$100K
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Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$100K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey About?

The premise of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

This ain’t no bedtime story. After Christopher Robin abandons them for college, Pooh and Piglet embark on a bloody rampage as they search for a new source of food.

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • stalker
  • lesbian couple
  • pig
  • knife
  • mild female nudity
  • slasher horror
  • lesbian
  • honey
  • female nudity
  • slasher
  • british horror
  • bear
+38 more
  • young man
  • young woman
  • blood
  • gore
  • bare chested male
  • cabin
  • woods
  • stabbed to death
  • hammer
  • hogtie
  • dungarees
  • denim shirt
  • flannel shirt
  • bloody violence
  • grindhouse film
  • slasher killer
  • slasher murderer
  • characters murdered one by one
  • characters killed one by one
  • voice over narration
  • gratuitous female nudity
  • f word
  • head crushed
  • winnie the pooh character
  • no ending
  • unhappy ending
  • female pedal pumping
  • villain not really dead cliche
  • monster horror
  • burning a corpse
  • hot tub
  • getting lost
  • eeyore character
  • rabbit character
  • hostage
  • corpse
  • college student
  • pickup truck
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Cast & crew

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Cast & Characters

Craig David Dowsett leads the cast as Winnie the Pooh, with Paula Coiz as Mary Robin and Nikolai Leon as Christopher Robin. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield; 22 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

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From the director

More from Rhys Frake-Waterfield

More films directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, best-rated first: Pinocchio: Unstrung, Firenado, The Killing Tree and The Area 51 Incident.

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Ratings

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 35/100, strongest in rewatch factor (48) and weakest in character & emotion (22).

35 /100

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Echo Score Breakdown

The film is largely perceived as an unfinished low‑budget horror effort that fails in most cinematic fundamentals. Reviewers criticize the direction, editing, and acting while noting occasional amusement for viewers who approach it as a tongue‑in‑cheek B‑movie. A few commenters appreciate the novelty of the premise and isolated moments of effective gore or music. Consequently, the net impression is that the movie offers limited artistic merit and appeals only to a narrow segment of horror enthusiasts seeking novelty rather than quality.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 28

    In terms of art and craft, the majority of feedback highlights severe shortcomings in direction, cinematography, and editing. Critics point to abrupt cuts, shaky camera work, and uninspired visual composition that undermine tension. One viewer praised the cinematography as a rare bright spot, but this exception is outweighed by pervasive technical flaws, resulting in a low craft rating.

  • Character & Emotion 22

    When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers consistently describe the performances as cringe‑worthy and the personalities as flat. The cast is said to lack depth, with no memorable protagonists and dialogue that feels forced. While a few noted occasional entertaining screams, the overall lack of believable emotion and chemistry leads to a poor character assessment.

  • Story & Flow 34

    Regarding story and flow, the plot is characterized as thin, riddled with holes, and frequently boring. Viewers mention a lack of coherent narrative, uneven pacing, and an absence of a clear protagonist. Though the premise of a murderous Pooh is noted as original, the execution fails to sustain engagement, resulting in a subpar storytelling rating.

  • Sensory Experience 44

    The sensory experience draws mixed reactions. Many critics condemn the muddied sound mix, ineffective score, and cheap visual effects, describing them as detracting from immersion. Conversely, a minority applaud the music and certain atmospheric moments, finding them enjoyable for budget constraints. Overall, the sensory components are more negative than positive, yielding a modest score.

  • Rewatch Factor 48

    Rewatch factor is viewed as limited. Most reviewers find the film tedious, unlikely to merit another viewing, citing boredom and poor craftsmanship. However, some horror fans enjoy it as a novelty or tongue‑in‑cheek B‑movie, suggesting a single replay for genre enthusiasts. The consensus points to low repeatability for the general audience.

Plot

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Many years ago, in the peaceful and idyllic Hundred Acre Wood, a young boy named Christopher Robin discovered and formed bonds with a group of anthropomorphic creatures: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and Owl. These friends relied on Christopher for food and guidance, sharing joyful moments and adventures until he left for college, causing their regular visits to cease. After Christopher’s departure, his friends were left abandoned and alone, struggling to survive without their usual source of nourishment. During the harsh winter that followed, the animals faced extreme starvation. In a tragic and horrifying turn, Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl succumbed to hunger, resorting to violence, and upon dying of starvation, they killed and ate Eeyore in their desperate state.

Full summary

The whole story of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Box Office & Budget

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey grossed $7.7 million worldwide on a $100,000 budget, 77 times what it cost. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (73%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.7M

77× its budget

US & Canada
$2.1M
International
$5.6M
Budget
$100K
US & Canada 27% Rest of the world 73%
Videos

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer
  • Teaser Fathom Events Spot
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What event caused Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends to reject all humans and abandon their humanity?

Cars

Cars in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

10 cars on screen, including the 1986 Nissan Skyline Wagon and the 1993 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70.

All 10 cars
  • 1986 Nissan Skyline Wagon in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 1986 Nissan Skyline Wagon Main role
  • 1993 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70 in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 1993 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70 Important role
  • 2017 BMW X5 F15 in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2017 BMW X5 F15 Minor role
  • 2021 BMW X5 G05 in Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2021 BMW X5 G05 Minor role

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FAQ

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey?

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey released?

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released on January 24, 2023.

Who directed Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey?

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield.

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Who is in the cast of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey?

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey stars Craig David Dowsett as Winnie the Pooh, Paula Coiz as Mary Robin and Nikolai Leon as Christopher Robin, among 22 credited actors.

How much did Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey make at the box office?

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey grossed $7.7 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $5.6 million international) on a budget of $100,000.

Does Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey have a post-credit scene?

No. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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