Screamboat serves first look at scary Mickey Mouse, and horror fans are calling it “garbage”

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This spring, an unexpected twist on the classic animated film Steamboat Willie called a horror movie will be released, but after a sneak peek of its Mickey Mouse-like villain named Screamboat, horror enthusiasts seem unimpressed.

It seems that due to children’s characters like Winnie the Pooh entering the public domain, we’ve experienced terrifying adaptations of these characters through films such as Blood and Honey. In the near future, we can anticipate similar horror versions of Peter Pan and Popeye as well.

A classic Mickey Mouse cartoon from the early days is receiving a spooky makeover. This transformation is thanks to a character modeled after Steamboat Willie, called Screamboat.

In a recent development, the actor who played the protagonist in “Terrifier,” David Howard Thornton, is set to portray a lethal rodent in an upcoming film. A fresh image has unveiled his character.

First look at Terrifier star in Steamboat Willie movie Screamboat

In the initial scene of Screamboat, we see David Thornton Howard dressed up in an oversized rodent costume, complete with a large hat and shorts. He’s wielding a blood-streaked spear in this image.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but notice a striking resemblance to the early days of Mickey Mouse in this design, although presented with an unexpected twist. Unfortunately, the online community seems to have a different perspective, criticizing this particular shot for appearing rather cheap and less than impressive.

One observer remarked: “Gosh, what changed with the budget? It seems they’ve opted for a design that appears to be nothing but trash. I’d rather not consider it.

One person commented, “The budget for this seemed to be $10 and some doughnuts,” while another chimed in, “I had high expectations, but the design just doesn’t do it for me – it’s not intimidating or frightening.

One viewer expresses concern about the film’s main actor, stating: “I have no doubt that David Howard Thornton will never create anything exceptional outside of his role as Art The Clown.” Another user offered an unanticipated comparison, posting that the character is reminiscent of “The Crack Fox from The Mighty Boosh!” in their opinion.

However, let’s wrap up by poking fun at the movie. Here’s a light-hearted comment that playfully points out Screamboat seems to have a bit of a vintage, nostalgic feel.

Screamboat is “a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic”

Screamboat’s official summary reveals that the movie tells a story about a group of New Yorkers who find themselves in a chilling ordeal during a late-night ferry trip. However, the situation takes a dark turn when a cunning mouse starts creating chaos, focusing its attacks on unwitting passengers. With an unconventional team, they must join forces to stop this lethal threat before their peaceful voyage transforms into a horrifying nightmare.

According to Steven LaMorte, the writer-director, he can’t wait to unveil the tricky terrifying mouse character to everyone. He refers to this production as Screamboat, which serves as his tribute to Disney while incorporating a darkly humorous and eerie twist on traditional themes.

As a dedicated admirer, witnessing David Howard Thornton breathe life into Steamboat Willie under the skillful hands of Quantum Creation FX has been nothing less than mind-blowing. His comedic timing is spot-on and his performance is downright captivating. I eagerly anticipate the moment when audiences get to meet Willie and partake in the whirlwind of chaos we’ve conjured up together.

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2025-01-14 16:10