The last few years we've seen the release of a number of horror movies parodying some of our favorite childhood characters, including one of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey sees Pooh and Piglet turned into feral, bloodthirsty murderers; definitely something you would not want to expose to your children.
Unfortunately, a charter school in Miami made that very mistake, and played the movie for a group of children without realizing the graphic nature of the film.
Mother Michelle Diaz told CBS News in Miami that her kids at The Academy of Innovative Education, a K-12 charter school in Miami Springs, were exposed to about "20 to 30 minutes" of the movie, despite pleas from some of the students to their teacher to stop it.
"He didn't stop the movie, even though there were kids saying, 'Hey, stop the movie, we don't want to want this'," she said Diaz, adding that some kids were seriously affected by the content of what they watched.
CBS News Miami reached out to the head of the school, Ms. Vera Hirsh, who provided this statement:
"The Academy for Innovative Education has become aware that a segment of a horror movie was shown to fourth graders, Monday, October 2, 2023, that was not suitable for the age group.
"Our administration promptly addressed this issue directly with the teacher and has taken appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
"We are actively monitoring the students and our mental health counselor and principal have already met with those students who have expressed concerns."
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