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Stitch Head’ Opens in U.S. Theaters Today

Briarcliff’s U.S. rollout highlights Asa Butterfield’s lead performance alongside animation by Assemblage.

Overview

  • Based on Guy Bass’s beloved book series, the animated feature reimagines a Frankenstein-like tale for family audiences.
  • Distributor Tom Ortenberg describes the film as “Frankenstein meets Monsters, Inc.” and spotlights its visually driven approach by Assemblage Entertainment.
  • Asa Butterfield voices the title character, a stitched-together outsider searching for belonging without leaning into scares.
  • The story emphasizes themes of friendship, identity, and courage with a playful, kid-friendly tone timed to the Halloween season.
  • The Hartford Courant calls it a “charming spookfest for kids,” noting a PG rating, a 1:29 runtime, and a three-star (out of four) review.