A Wild Mickey Mouse Horror Movie Just Started Streaming (And You’ve Got to See It to Believe It)

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In the 2020s, there’s been a fresh wave of horror cinema that reimagines classic Disney stories: Horrorshow adaptations of beloved Disney tales. As these stories enter public domain, they’re getting darker and scarier makeovers. The enchanting, joyful fairy tales from our childhood are now drenched in blood, and cherished characters are morphing into brutal villains in films like “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” and “Popeye the Slayer Man.” A chilling new twist on Disney’s first major animation has also recently premiered online.

The chilling remake of Walt Disney’s classic 1928 animated short film Steamboat Willie, which introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, is now available for streaming on Peacock under the title Screamboat. This spine-tingling horror comedy made its online debut on September 12th, following a theatrical release in April 2025. The story revolves around a group of unsuspecting passengers aboard the last ferry of the night in New York City, who become the targets of a ruthless rodent during a shocking massacre. David Howard Thornton, famed for his role as Art the Clown in the Terrifier series, stars alongside Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Kailey Hyman, Jesse Kove, and Jarlath Conroy in this latest addition to the comedy horror genre.

Why You Should Watch Screamboat

The remake of classic Disney tales in the horror genre hasn’t always been met with favorable responses from viewers, but the movie Screamboat has bucked this trend, earning a 79% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Unlike other attempts, Screamboat doesn’t take things too seriously and instead embraces its over-the-top portrayal of the Steamboat Willie character, even giving him a chilling backstory that justifies his role as a ruthless killer in the film. Thorton’s humorous and brutal Art the Clown persona is transferred to a new character in Screamboat, and the film’s take on Steamboat Willie is downright hilarious and entertaining.

Screamboat” may not appeal to everyone, but it’s a delightfully entertaining “so-bad-it’s-good” film. The movie effectively argues for the slasher genre and is a gruesome spectacle with endless excessive gore and shockingly brutal killings. If you’re hesitating about watching “Screamboat“, it might be worth adding to your watchlist this Halloween, especially if you enjoy the film’s outrageous humor.

Other Horror Movies Now on Peacock

For September 2025, Peacock has an impressive collection of horror films ideal for Halloween-themed movie binges. This time around, the streaming service is delving back into the roots of horror with a plethora of Universal Monsters movies like “_Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman_”, “_The Invisible Man’s Revenge_”, and “_The Mummy’s Ghost_”. Additionally, Peacock now offers classic thrillers from Alfred Hitchcock such as “_The Birds_” and “_Psycho_”, along with films from popular horror franchises like “_Amityville Horror_”, “_Friday the 13th_”, and “_Child’s Play_”.

Many of these titles are more appropriate for older viewers, but Peacock has provided some options that are suitable for all ages during this Halloween season. Shows like ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ are now available on NBCUniversal’s streaming service and serve as excellent introductions to horror for younger audiences.

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2025-09-12 17:12