Another Disney Favorite Is Getting the Horror Movie Treatment

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It seems like nothing is off-limits when it comes to reimagining classic tales in horror movies these days. From twisted versions of Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, and even Mickey Mouse, independent filmmakers have been taking advantage of public domain laws to create their own interpretations. The latest target? Aladdin. According to Bloody Disgusting, B22 Films will start shooting in Oklahoma this month for a two-part horror saga titled “Aladdin” and “Aladdin’s Revenge.” Written and directed by Brent Bentman, the films are expected to hit theaters in 2026.

If you’re puzzled about why Disney isn’t taking legal action against B22 Films’ production in Oklahoma, it’s because Aladdin belongs to the public domain. Although Disney popularized Aladdin through their 1992 animated film “Aladdin” and its 2019 live-action remake, he originates from the Arab folktale “One Thousand and One Nights,” which dates back to the Islamic Golden Age (8th century). This means anyone is free to incorporate Aladdin into their films.

In Disney’s version of Aladdin, Jafar exploited the genie after finding Aladdin’s magic lamp, introducing a darker tone. However, Bentman’s adaptations aim to dramatically alter the original folktale by exploring a more violent and terrifying landscape. These versions might even portray Aladdin as a ruthless antagonist rather than the hero we’re accustomed to.

In a recent announcement, movie production company B22 Films revealed a sneak peek of their upcoming film and hinted at the narrative focusing on a hard-pressed young lady (Devanny Pinn) discovering a mystical lamp granting three wishes, only for these wishes to take a disastrous turn… Known for her chilling performances in movies such as “Alien Storm”, “Terra Bella”, and “Vengeance Girl”, the talented scream queen Devanny Pinn is set to star alongside Billy Blair, another renowned horror actor, who has previously worked with Rob Zombie in “Three from Hell”.

For Bentman, it was the idea of unrestrained desire that inspired him to reinvent Aladdin’s story into a horror genre, and this theme will be the main focus in the upcoming movies.

Bentman explained that the narrative revolves around characters who desire things fervently without considering the potential outcomes. As a result, they simply make their wishes, and subsequently, events start to spiral out of control.

Considering there’s no shortage of intrigue in the concept of twisted wish fulfillment, it’s possible that viewers might be growing weary of independent horror directors reimagining their beloved childhood characters in disturbing ways. Previous movies that played with expectations haven’t been successful. For instance, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has a dismal 3% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, while Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare only garnered a 43% rating from critics. As we approach the release of upcoming Aladdin horror films, one must wonder: given that filmmakers have the creative freedom to produce a slasher featuring a character, is it always wise to do so?

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2025-07-11 01:15