Bambi: The Reckoning

Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) is the 4th entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe and the horror movie take on Bambi. Then, I saw this movie was receiving positive reviews by many people unlike the first 3 movies in this cinematic universe and I totally understand because this movie was phenomenal.

Positives for Bambi: The Reckoning (2025): Out of all the horror takes of these beloved Disney animated characters, I have to say that Bambi is the scariest and most terrifying character in this universe. This movie does what the other movies in the universe have done and I like it. You are genuinely sacred for this group of characters as they are being hunted down by Bambi. The acting from the cast is pretty good with Roxanne McKee, Tom Mulheron, Nicola Wright, Samira Mighty, Alex Cooke, Russell Geoffrey Banks and Joseph Greenwood. The kills are very brutal and probably some of the most unique in this universe with what is being done here. There is a major plot point in this movie that came out of nowhere and it was very different from the other movies. And finally, the last couple of minutes in this movie is easily the saddest and most emotional moment in this universe and I have to give props to the filmmakers for pulling the scene off perfectly.

Overall, Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) is a monumental win for the Twisted Childhood Universe and especially for me as a fan of this messed up cinematic universe and while I understand that some people are still not won over by this idea, I still have a blast with this insane idea and I will continue to enjoy this insane cinematic universe in the future.

All I gotta say that movie was absolutely amazing! The story was great and had very emotional moments and the kills were brutal The cast and crew did an amazing job and that animation opening was so great and smooth and Bambi he was an absolute beast in this movie! Seeing Bambi on the big screen was great and is a must watch in theaters go support indie movies 10/10!

Bambi: The Reckoning had a few decent moments, but overall it fell flat due to a lack of depth and emotional connection. The story felt underdeveloped, with barely any world-building or explanation around the who, where, or why of what was happening. None of the characters were particularly likable or compelling.

Even the kid, who should have been a sympathetic figure, just came across as kind of a blank slate. The mom made questionable choices, especially in how she handled the broken relationship between the father and son, and that dynamic was never explored in a meaningful way. The film seemed to rely on shock or sentimentality in the final act, but it didn't earn that emotional payoff.

The ending felt heavy-handed for a movie that hadn't taken the time to make you care about anyone. I usually enjoy these B-movie horror spins on fairy tales or childhood IPs, but this one just didn't land. It lacked heart, clarity, and ultimately any real reason to get invested.

I went in with zero expectations but had an open mind. And this movie did exceed all my biases. I know that people might see these types of movies as a joke it B-films but if I'm honest this movie actually got a big amount of depth and exceeded the quality and fear factor of mainstream horror movies. I felt like I was watching a A24 movie due to the quality of cinematography and lines. It deserves to be seen on the big screen, otherwise you're not giving it justice for the art it actually is. Best horror movies I've seen 2025. Bambi is as real as it gets, no matter what preconditions you might have. I enjoyed it.

Look, Bambi: The Reckoning isn't a good movie in the traditional sense, and that's exactly why it's worth watching. This gloriously unhinged revenge-horror parody takes Disney's most delicate deer and turns him into a bloodthirsty woodland avenger. It's absurd, over-the-top, and completely aware of how ridiculous it is.

You don't watch this movie for nuance or storytelling, you watch it to see Bambi tear through people like Rambo with antlers.

It's the perfect movie for a late-night hangout with friends, some popcorn, and a sense of humor.

Is it bad? Absolutely.

Did I enjoy it? Without a doubt.