Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is set to take audiences on a chilling journey through a twisted version of Neverland. Directed by Scott Jeffrey and produced by Jagged Edge Productions, the horror retelling of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale is part of the growing mascot horror genre.
This movie will be released on January 13, 2025, for a limited weekend run. The plot centers on Wendy Darling’s perilous mission to save her brother Michael from the clutches of an evil Peter Pan and a drug-addicted Tinker Bell. This horrific turn on a childhood classic, the third in The Twisted Childhood Universe, promises a great mix of suspense and terror.
Here’s a closer look at the release date, cast, plot, and other intriguing details about Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare.
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare will premiere on January 13, 2025
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare will premiere on January 13, 2025. The movie will have a limited theater run (just one weekend), unlike most Hollywood releases. This approach seeks to maximize profits under minimum cost control.
The film was greenlit in 2022 following the success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, and it continues the expansion of The Twisted Childhood Universe. Alongside Bambie: The Reckoning and Pinnochio Unstrung, it represents Jagged Edge Productions’ commitment to transforming beloved childhood tales into horror spectacles.
Filming commenced in May 2024 in London, with production wrapping up later that year. As its January 2025 release date approaches, excitement is building for what promises to be one of the most disturbing entries in the Twisted Childhood Universe.
Cast of Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
The movie's cast includes a mix of seasoned actors and fresh talent:
- Martin Portlock as Peter Pan
- Megan Placito as Wendy Darling
- Peter DeSouza-Feighoney as Michael Darling
- Kit Green as Tinker Bell
- Charity Kase as Captain James Hook
- Teresa Banham as Mary Darling
- Nicholas Woodeson as Steven
- Kierston Wareing as Roxy
- Olumide Olorunfemi as Tiger Lily
- Campbell Wallace as John Darling
Notably, Teresa Banham reprises her role as Mary Darling from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2.
Plot of Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is the third film in The Twisted Childhood Universe, immediately following Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel. The film, directed by Scott Jeffrey, delves into a dark and sinister Neverland in which Peter Pan has evolved into a malevolent force.
The narrative centers on Wendy Darling's mission to rescue her brother Michael, whom Tinker Bell, a heroin-addicted character, and Peter Pan have abducted. In this reimagining, the whimsical world of Neverland is transformed into a nightmarish landscape rife with danger and horror.
Jagged Edge Productions aims to push the boundaries of horror with this installment. The film is not just about scares but also about presenting a bold reinterpretation of a childhood classic.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on this movie and similar projects.