From beloved book to the big screen, there’s a new Halloween hero in town!
Meet Stitch Head, the tiny stitched-up monster who’s been charming kids (and their parents) straight from the pages of Guy Bass’s bestselling book series — and now he’s finally stepping onto the movie theater screens.
This isn’t your usual spooky movie.
Instead of scares, you’ll get a hilarious, heartwarming adventure filled with monsters who are more cuddly than creepy, a castle full of mischief, and a story that proves even the smallest hero can save the day.
With Asa Butterfield voicing the lead, the movie is brimming with charm, wit, and just enough Halloween magic to make it a must-watch family outing!
Stitch Head began not on a screen, but on the page — and in the mind of Guy Bass, a children’s author with a love for monsters, humor, and gothic adventure.
Bass wanted to create a “quasi-Victorian gothic monster tale for kids,” he told Reading Zone in an interview last year, blending heart, comedy, and spooky thrills.
The kind of story that makes you laugh, gasp, and root for a tiny stitched-up hero all at once.
Interestingly, Stitch Head himself sprang from a single drawing: a small, stitched-together creature sitting alone, patiently waiting to be remembered.
From that spark, Bass spent months planning, sketching, and scribbling notes, calling the moment he finally wrote the first line “where everything is possible.”
After that, the work was hard—but the result? A story full of whimsy, warmth, and just the right amount of mischief.
Bass’s creative magic doesn’t stop with words either.
He collaborates closely with illustrator Pete Williamson, the duo carefully shaping Castle Grotteskew and its quirky monsters to walk the fine line between “Awww!” and “Aargh!”
For the graphic novel adaptation, Bass pared down text so the visuals could carry much of the storytelling, giving readers a cinematic experience right on the page — making it the perfect foundation for the new animated film. And here’s more: Get 50% off kids’ tickets with the code KIDS50 at the link below.
Stitch Head
Asa Butterfield: From ‘Sex Education’ to voicing Stitch Head
Leading the pack is Asa Butterfield, the Sex Education star whose voice perfectly captures Stitch Head’s shy-but-brave personality.
He’s joined by Joel Fry (Cruella, Game of Thrones), Alison Steadman (Paddington), and Fern Deacon, each bringing their own quirky flair to Castle Grotteskew’s cast of eccentric monsters.
🎟️ See Stitch Head in theaters for free before everyone else
Ready to see the movie?! It comes out in theaters worldwide on October 29th, but it’s set to screen early in over 1,300 theaters worldwide (with some in NYC!)