Recently, a curious trend has emerged, with classic childhood figures being reimagined in a darker, more sinister light. The film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey controversially leads the pack, sparking a blend of outrage and captivation. Its director, Rhys Frake-Waterfield, is now cautioning his peers against following in his footsteps, particularly with the potential pitfalls surrounding adaptations of the newly public domain Steamboat Willie.