Rhys Frake-Waterfield Explained

Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Birth Name:Rhys Frake-Waterfield
Birth Place:United Kingdom
Years Active:2021–present

Rhys Frake-Waterfield (born)[1] is a British filmmaker who became known for his 2023 independent horror film and its 2024 sequel. It was the first theatrical film of his career, as well as the first for his production company, Jagged Edge Productions.

Career

In 2021, Frake-Waterfield left his corporate strategy job at EDF Energy to create low-budget horror films.[2] After entering the film industry, he produced 36 feature films in two years.[3]

On 1 January 2022, the 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh book entered the public domain in the United States.[4] Shortly after this, Jagged Edge Productions announced a Winnie-the-Pooh-based slasher film called , with Frake-Waterfield serving as the director, writer, and co-producer with Scott Jeffrey. There was much controversy among both the general public and Winnie-the-Pooh fans, with Frake-Waterfield claiming that he and the other members on the film's production received death threats[5] and petitions calling for the film to be cancelled,[6] but the film was released in cinemas in the United States on 15 February 2023, receiving very poor reviews. The film made over $US5 million[7] [8] on a budget reported to be less than $US100,000.[9] Afterwards, Frake-Waterfield announced a sequel to Blood and Honey with a budget five times greater, along with a cinematic universe called The Twisted Childhood Universe with horror films based on Bambi, a Life in the Woods and Peter Pan.[10] [11] He has also expressed interest in making films about Thor, the Teletubbies, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the future.[12] [13]

Frake-Waterfield is also the owner of Dark Abyss Productions, where he writes, directs and produces films under the name Tyler James (with Scott Jeffrey).[14] Films he has directed under this banner include The Loch Ness Horror, Sky Monster, Dinosaur Prison, Deadly Waters and Monsternado. Films he has produced under this banner include Three Blind Mice, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Snake Hotel, Alien Invasion, Return of Punch and Judy, and Medusa's Venom.[15]

Selected filmography

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducerEditorNotesRef.
2021Bloody Mary[16]
Easter Killing
2022The Area 51 IncidentAlso composer[17]
The Killing TreeAlso decorations
2023FirenadoCo-directed with Scott Jeffrey
2024Story only[18]
2025[19]

Producer only

YearTitleRef.
2021Dinosaur Hotel
Dragon Fury
The Legend of Jack and Jill
Monsters of War
Spider in the Attic
2022H.P. Lovecraft's Monster Portal
Looks Can Kill
Wrath of Van Helsing
Croc!
Shockwaves
Kingdom of the Dinosaurs
Jack Frost
Pterodactyl
Dinosaur Hotel 2
Dragon Fury: Wrath of Fire
Krampus: The Return
Bloody Mary Returns
Mega Lightning
Easter Bunny Massacre: The Bloody Trail
2024Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare[20] [21]
2025[22]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult Ref.
2024Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Picture[23]
Worst Director
Worst Screenplay

Notes and References

  1. News: Collis. Clark. February 9, 2023. 'We were in hysterics': The behind-the-scenes story of viral sensation Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Entertainment Weekly. March 25, 2023. 28 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230528163830/https://ew.com/movies/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-behind-the-scenes/. live.
  2. Web site: Nemiroff . Perri . 2023-02-18 . 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' Director Explains Why He Passed on Studio Distribution Offers . 2023-02-21 . . 23 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230523152912/https://collider.com/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-director-interview/ . live .
  3. Web site: About Us . 2023-06-23 . Jagged Edge Productions . en . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053902/https://www.jaggededgeproductions.co.uk/about-us . live .
  4. News: Cavna . Michael . 2022-01-12 . ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ just entered the public domain. Here’s what that means for fans. . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-05-22 . 0190-8286 . 8 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220108150531/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/01/08/winnie-pooh-public-domain/ . live .
  5. Web site: 2023-02-16 . 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' director says he's received death threats over horror film . 2023-02-21 . . 2 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402030146/https://www.fox5dc.com/news/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-director-death-threats-horror-film . live .
  6. Web site: 2023-02-16 . How the Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Movie Came to Be . 2023-06-23 . Time . en . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053902/https://time.com/6253876/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-backstory/ . live .
  7. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. 19623240. 19 February 2023. Box Office Mojo.
  8. Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) - Financial Information. Winnie-The-Pooh-Blood-and-Honey-(2023-United-Kingdom). 19 February 2023.
  9. February 16, 2023 . Clark Collis . 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' director says sequel will have at least 5 times the budget . 2023-02-21 . . 18 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230218234734/https://ew.com/movies/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-director-sequel-5-times-budget-original/ . live .
  10. Web site: Squires . John . 2022-12-02 . 'Bambi: The Reckoning' – Bambi Becomes a "Vicious Killing Machine" in Upcoming Horror Movie . 2023-02-21 . . 21 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230221003819/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3742420/bambi-the-reckoning-bambi-becomes-a-vicious-killing-machine-in-upcoming-horror-movie/ . live .
  11. Web site: Squires . John . 2022-11-01 . 'Peter Pan: Neverland Nightmare' in the Works from 'Winnie the Pooh' Horror Movie Team . 2023-02-21 . . 10 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410183317/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3739039/peter-pan-neverland-nightmare-in-the-works-from-winnie-the-pooh-horror-movie-team/ . live .
  12. Web site: Perry . Spencer . Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Director Teases Horror Versions of Peter Pan, Thor . 2023-02-21 . . 19 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230219213849/https://comicbook.com/horror/news/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-director-horror-peter-pan-thor/ . live .
  13. Web site: Phillips . Terry . 2023-02-18 . Blood & Honey Director Wants To Make TMNT & Teletubbies Horror Movies . 2023-02-21 . . 20 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230220010852/https://screenrant.com/winnie-pooh-blood-honey-director-teletubbies-tmnt-horrors/ . live .
  14. Web site: DARK ABYSS PRODUCTIONS LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK . 2023-11-21 . find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk . en . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053830/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13503415 . live .
  15. Web site: Tyler-James Producer, Director, Writer . 2023-11-21 . IMDb . en-US . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053946/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6294475/ . live .
  16. Web site: Rhys Frake-Waterfield - Rotten Tomatoes . 2023-02-22 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329030118/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/rhys_frake_waterfield . live .
  17. Web site: Films produced by Rhys Frake-Waterfield . 2023-02-22 . letterboxd.com . en . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329030118/https://letterboxd.com/producer/rhys-frake-waterfield/ . live .
  18. Web site: Vejvoda . Jim . 2024-02-05 . Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 Exclusive Trailer and Poster . 2024-02-05 . . 5 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240205171032/https://www.ign.com/articles/winnie-the-pooh-2-blood-and-honey-trailer-poster-plot . live .
  19. Web site: Pinocchio Horror in 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Universe Unveils R-Rated Details: Skin Suits, High Kill Counts and Lots of Gore (EXCLUSIVE) . Alex . Ritman . Variety . May 16, 2024 . June 8, 2024.
  20. Web site: 'Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey' Makers Unveil 'Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare' First Look (EXCLUSIVE) . Alex . Ritman . . May 18, 2024 . July 1, 2024.
  21. Web site: Kay . Jeremy . Premiere Entertainment Group reports strong pre-sales on Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (exclusive) . 2023-12-15 . . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053832/https://www.screendaily.com/news/premiere-entertainment-group-reports-strong-pre-sales-on-peter-pans-neverland-nightmare-exclusive/5187386.article . live .
  22. Web site: Squires . John . 2023-12-15 . Bambi: The Reckoning Exclusive Update: Cast and Director Announced for Bambi Horror Movie . 2023-12-15 . . 15 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115053931/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3792443/bambi-the-reckoning-exclusive-update-cast-and-director-announced-for-bambi-horror-movie/ . live .
  23. Web site: AND THE 44TH A RAZZIE WINNERS ARE ... . . March 9, 2024 . March 9, 2024 . 1 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240101122327/https://razzies.com/razz-blogz/2024-razzie-schedule . live .

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