‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Film Announced as Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer First there was “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films.
The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.
Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers.
Production is set to begin in the spring. “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” LaMorte said in a press release. “It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.” LaMorte previously directed “The Mean One,” a horror parody of the Grinch. “It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview. “Filmmakers — we’re all kids in the sandbox.
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