- Directed by Scott Chambers
- Written by J.M. Barrie, Scott Chambers
- Stars Megan Placito, Martin Portlock, Kit Green
- Run Time: 1 Hour, 29 Minutes
- Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpvJ67xxJQA
Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone
This version has Wendy, Peter Pan, and Tinkerbell in one messed up real world take on the magical tale. It’s a grim piece of work that really does bring out the horror elements from the story. It’s far, far from a Disney tale. We were impressed and would recommend it.
Spoilery Synopsis
We heard about what a wonderful play Neverland is, without parents to ruin the fun. The man closes the book and tells the young boy that it’s time for him to go to Neverland. We cut to “Missing” posters for the boy…
At the circus, we watch a creepy clown scoping out all the little boys in the audience. Later, young James finds the clown in the trapdoor under the floor; he’s got a major “It” vibe going on. The clown’s name is Peter, and he’s very friendly and invites James to a very special place. James’s mother comes in and kicks the clown in the face before grabbing a knife. The two have a major knife fight and battle in the kitchen until he… scalps her. James does, in fact, get sent to Neverland.
Fifteen years later, Wendy’s mother nags at her about not going to college because of some guy that she likes. She’s also forgotten that it’s her little brother Michael’s birthday.
We cut to a worn out looking person shooting up with “Pixie Dust” until told by a deformed man, “It’s time to collect.” The deformed man then goes to the store and picks out a Halloween mask. He stabs the store clerk repeatedly.
Michael has a bike “accident” on the way home and sees a strange “Come to Neverland” van parked in the woods. (Where did the bike come from since Wendy drove him in the morning?) The man in the mask grabs him and throws him in the back of the van. Wendy stops at school to pick him up, but he’s already gone.
Later, we see Peter bringing some food to Michael, who’s locked in a creepy playroom. He takes off the mask, and he’s a scarred-up mess. They play hide and seek in the nasty, mannequin-filled hideout.
Wendy and her mother know about Peter Pan; he’s back. He enlists her friend, Mel, and Michael’s friend, Joey, to help ask the families of other abductees about their stories. One man tells about his son little Timmy, who was obsessed with fairies before he went missing.
Peter kills an entire school busload of Michael’s friends out in the woods.
Timmy is now grown up, Tinkerbell, and she’s scary too. “I was the first to be chosen. I’m a fairy.” Michael seems to understand all too well what’s really going on.
Wendy goes to stay with Mel and her family. Peter shows up and stabs Mel and her family as Wendy watches from her room. He takes Joey with him this time, but Wendy follows in her car.
Wendy gets into the house and sees Peter chasing Joey around. She goes looking for Michael and runs into Tinkerbell, who tells her where to go. Tinkerbell and Peter talk about whether he’s hurting or saving the boys.
Wendy calls Tinkerbell “Timmy,” and then Tinkerbell changes sides. Wendy and Michael sneak through the house, looking for Joey. Peter gets really angry with Tinkerbell, but this is gonna be the last time. Meanwhile, Michael calls the police.
Wendy pushes Joey out the window, but she goes back for Michael. She runs into a really gnarly-looking prisoner chained in the basement. It’s James from the opening sequence, and he’s got a hook where his hand ought to be.
Peter and Wendy fight in the kitchen as Tinkerbell has some final words for her, “Don’t give up.” She grabs a syringe of Pixie Dust off the counter and stabs him in the neck with it. That slows him down.
The two fight on and on, and it’s all very bloody. “Captain Hook” comes into the room and drags Peter off into the darkness as the police finally show up outside.
Michael has a big birthday party the following year, until Wendy gets a phone call from Peter…
Brian’s Commentary
This takes place in the same universe as “Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its sequels. At work, one of Wendy’s friends mentions going camping, and she’s one of the campers in that film. Joey’s wearing a T-Shirt advertising the movie as well.
This really wasn’t what I expected at all. I was expecting some kind of horrific take on Neverland, but it was just a real-world slasher/child abduction story with a few weird twists. There’s nothing magical or supernatural at all here. Still, it’s not bad for what we do get.
Kevin’s Commentary
This was so much better than I expected it to be. It’s horrible and grim. An excellent example of real-world horror, without magic or monsters, just people doing awful things. The cast is good, the effects are realistic-looking, the direction is well done. I was impressed, more than Brian was.