Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyand its sequel have been some of the most talked about slashers of the last couple of years. The public domain horror take on the beloved children’s character successfully twisted heads last year when it became a smash box office hit. That’s despite some of the worst genre reviews in recent Rotten Tomatoes history.Blood and Honey 2,which was released earlier this spring, fared much better. Now, ahead of the “Poohniverse” next year, bothBlood and Honeyfilms are coming to 4K with new scream-worthy steelbooks.
Made by ESC Editions,these officially licensed 4K/Blu-ray combo pack steelbooks bear the haunting poster artwork of the films. Besides the improved costume work, Pooh upped his deadly game for the sequel with aflaming chainsaw. The bonus material includes an eight-minute making-of featurette, “The Arrival of the Poohniverse” discussion on the future of this slasher expanded universe, a 25-minute behind-the-scenes featurette covering the music ofBlood and Honey II, and more.Umbrella Entertainmentrecently announced their ownBlood and Honey IIBlu-ray box set, but that didn’t include a 4K. ESC’s version is a French release. However, for physical media fans, that doesn’t matter much as all 4K Blu-rays are region free. There hasn’t been an American 4K or Blu-ray release for the honey-filled sequel yet. Scream Factory handled the USBlu-ray releaseof the original film. That, again, didn’t include a 4K. It’s a safe bet that they’ll be handling the domestic distribution for this rabid Pooh Bear again.
What’s ‘Blood and Honey II’ About?
Blood and Honey IIrevealed that the events of the first murder-spree was a film releasedwithin the Poohniverse. However, thatmeta twistdidn’t stopPoohfrom feeling abandoned by his old pal, Christopher Robin.With the help of Piglet,Tigger, and Owl, Pooh is out for revengeand has taken Christopher’s hometown of Ashdown with him. While it didn’t make as much of a box office blood splash as its predecessor,Blood and Honey IIwas a kill-happyquality slasher. From its direction to its performances to its creative murder set-ups, the sequel improved on every aspect of the first film and then some.
ESC’s twoBlood and Honey 4Ksteelbooks will be released on August 23, 2025. You can pre-order the limited edition two-pack ontheir websitefor €59.99 ($64.34 USD).Blood and Honey IIcan bepurchased separatelyas well, with an additionalDVDoption available.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake.
