Quentin Tarantino Pinocchio ((new)) -

Honest John goes for a sawed-off shotgun hidden under the bar. But Geppetto is faster. He draws his hammer.

Many are surprised to learn that the original story is far more macabre than the films. In the novel, Pinocchio is a "selfish little beast" who bites off a cat's paw and is eventually hung by the Fox and the Cat. This level of visceral imagery aligns perfectly with Tarantino’s penchant for stylized violence and high-stakes morality plays. Why Tarantino is Unlikely to Direct It quentin tarantino pinocchio

The setting is not a quaint Italian village, but a dusty, sun-bleached main street in a town called Pleasure Island . It looks like a Spaghetti Western set. The saloon is called "The Blue Fairy." Honest John goes for a sawed-off shotgun hidden

(sweating) I... I never sold no kid to no circus. I run a respectable establishment! Many are surprised to learn that the original