Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Death & Porridge

A group of friends heads to a secluded countryside retreat expecting a weekend of drinking and relaxation, but things turn suddenly dangerous when masked figures start stalking the property. These assailants adopt distorted versions of Goldilocks and the three bears, weaponizing nursery motifs like porridge, chairs, and beds into grotesque traps. As the night wears on, the friends' relationships fray under paranoia, injuries, and split-second choices, and survival depends on quick thinking and sheer force. The film keeps the focus tight on tense chases, sudden bursts of violence, and claustrophobic sequences set among dark woods and empty rooms, turning an innocuous children's story into an unsettling, violent game of cat and mouse. Past grudges surface, heightening mistrust among the friends.

Created and directed by Craig Rees, the 2024 film reimagines the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fable, starring Olga Solo as Goldilocks with Abigail Huxley, Jimmy Roberts, Robson Medler, and Julian Amos. It premiered in 2024, playing niche horror venues.

Because it's very recent and niche, it has not yet generated mainstream iconography, but the film leans into a growing appetite for twisted fairy tale horror. Its masked, nursery-themed killers and grotesque porridge imagery create memorable visuals that could stick with viewers and inspire cosplay or homages within genre circles.

Audience response has been mixed to negative, shown by a 4.077/10 user vote average from 13 votes. Viewers admire the concept and some performances but fault pacing and tone, with uneven script depth. The film engages themes of revenge, corrupted innocence, group paranoia, and the violence behind nostalgia, with enough style to interest some.

There are no widely reported box office figures for the film, which suggests a limited theatrical footprint. It appears to have reached audiences primarily through festival screenings, specialty horror showings, and on-demand or streaming platforms rather than a wide release.