If you were anticipating that the terror-inducing creature in the upcoming horror movie, titled “Screamboat“, based on Steamboat Willie, would be truly terrifying, think again! The first glimpses of it are far from scary; instead, they’re laughably cheesy. This film reimagines the public domain-bound Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse as a slasher movie villain and is set to hit theaters from late January through April this year. “Screamboat“, directed by Steven LaMorte, who shared with Variety: “I can’t wait to introduce our wicked, yet humorous mouse character to everyone. “Screamboat” is my tribute to Disney, blending the classic with a dark, comical twist.
In the debut image of the film, Screamboat Willie appears as a rat character with human traits, reminiscent of the classic Disney design, featuring oversized ears, a sailor’s cap, and buttoned shorts. This new incarnation maintains a black-and-white color scheme, much like his 1928 counterpart. Despite being part of a horror movie, Screamboat Willie seems more like an animatronic from Chuck E. Cheese than a fearsome monster. The blood harpoon he carries doesn’t evoke much fear or terror.
In a fair assessment, it’s important to note that this film, being a horror-comedy, calls for an actor like David Howard Thornton who is well-versed in roles combining horror and humor. Notably, Thornton is recognized for his portrayal of Art the Clown from the Terrifier series. Given his past works, it’s clear that he isn’t new to films that blend gore with giggles, and judging by the trailer, Screamboat seems to follow suit. As for Thornton’s casting, LaMorte expressed: “Watching David Howard Thornton breathe life into Steamboat Willie, under the skilled hands of Quantum Creation FX, has been nothing short of astonishing – he’s both hilarious and terrifyingly entertaining. I can hardly wait for the audience to meet Willie and immerse themselves in the chaos we’ve created.
The movie portrays a group enjoying an exhilarating nocturnal boat trip in New York City. However, their joyful journey turns grisly when Screamboat Willie, a menacing rodent, starts stalking unsuspecting tourists for his latest victims. Will they manage to survive the harrowing night, or will they fall prey to this malevolent mouse?
In the latest development, Screamboat joins the ranks of movies derived from the now public domain Disney characters. Last year brought us The Mouse Trap, where a murderer donning a mask inspired by Steamboat Willie went on a spree at an amusement park hunting down a group of young friends. This trend of reimagining cherished childhood characters as horror film antagonists has been gaining momentum. Interestingly, this new wave of movies is laying the groundwork for a shared cinematic universe – the Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) – which made its debut with 2023’s Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Future installments in this franchise include Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, Pinocchio: Unstrung, and others.
Screamboat releases on January 24, 2025.
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2025-01-14 04:39