Bambi: The Reckoning

Movie Details
Based on | Bambi, a Life in the Woods by Felix Salten |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genres | Horror, Thriller, Drama |
Release date | 2025 (Expected) |
Running time | TBA |
Age rating | TBA |
Starring | Roxanne McKee, Nicola Wright, Tom Mulheron, Samira Mighty, Alex Cooke, Catherine Adams, Russell Geoffrey Banks |
Directed by | Dan Allen |
Screenplay by | Rhys Warrington |
Produced by | Rhys Frake-Waterfield, Scott Jeffrey |
Cinematography by | Vince Knight |
Edited by | Dan Allen |
Music by | Greg Birkumshaw |
Casting by | Rene August |
Costume Design by | Samantha Hobart |
Production Company | ITN Studios Jagged Edge Productions |
Distributor | ITN Distribution |
Cast & Characters
- Roxanne McKee as Xana
- Tom Mulheron as Benji, Xana’s son
- Nicola Wright as Mary
- Samira Mighty as Harriet
- Alex Cooke as Simon
- Catherine Adams as Jo
- Russell Geoffrey Banks as Andrew
Storyline
After a mother and son get in a car wreck, they soon become hunted by Bambi, a mutated, grief-stricken deer on a deadly rampage, seeking revenge for the death of his mother.
About Bambi: The Reckoning Movie
Bambi: The Reckoning is a British independent horror film directed by Dan Allen, based on a screenplay by Rhys Warrington. The film marks the fourth installment in The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) and offers a dark, horror-driven retelling of Felix Salten’s Bambi, A Life in the Woods.
The movie stars Roxanne McKee and Tom Mulheron, with supporting roles played by Nicola Wright, Samira Mighty, Alex Cooke, Catherine Adams, and Russell Geoffrey Banks.
In November 2022, it was announced that a live-action horror adaptation of Bambi, A Life in the Woods was in development, under the title Bambi: The Reckoning. Dan Allen was confirmed as the director, with Rhys Frake-Waterfield serving as producer. The film was a joint production between ITN Studios and Jagged Edge Productions. Scott Jeffrey, a producer, described the film as “an incredibly dark retelling” of the 1928 classic, drawing inspiration from the visual design of Netflix’s The Ritual. In this version, Bambi is transformed into a brutal killing machine that prowls the wilderness. Additionally, in February 2023, it was revealed that the film would share continuity with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) and its sequel, with a teaser appearing in the latter film.
Principal photography for Bambi: The Reckoning was initially scheduled to begin on January 31, 2023, in London, with Vince Knight, who previously worked on Blood and Honey, as the cinematographer. However, filming was later rescheduled to start on January 6, 2024, in England, a change confirmed by Jeffrey on social media. Filming was completed on January 26, 2024.
The film was produced by Jagged Edge Productions in association with ITN Studios.
Bambi: The Reckoning Release Date
Bambi: The Reckoning is slated to be released in 2025. The film was originally set to be released in late 2024.
Budget & Box Office Collection
Budget | TBA |
Opening Day | TBA |
Domestic Collection | TBA |
International Collection | TBA |
Worldwide Collection | TBA |