Horror art The Clown turns into a macabre version of the original Mickey Mouse for a macabre version of Steamboat Willie in Screamboat
Have you ever imagined Mickey Mouse in an ugly version? David Howard Thornton, best known for his iconic role as The Clown in the Terrifier saga, has been confirmed to play ghoulish Mickey Mouse in the upcoming horror film Screambot. Inspired by Disney’s animated classic, Steamboat Willie, this new adaptation promises to change the way we look at the normally innocent characters.
A horror twist on the Disney classic
The film industry has shown that beloved classics have become the stuff of fantasy with the unexpected success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Now, it’s Mickey Mouse’s turn to enter the scary waters in a scrambleboat. The film is slated to release in 2025, although the exact date is yet to be revealed, much to the delight of genre fans.
The cast of the new film includes horror veterans such as Jarlett Conroy and Charles Edwin Powell, along with actors such as Allison Pittel and Jesse Posey, who promise to deliver performances that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Helmed by Steven LaMorte, known for creating powerful and terrifying environments, Screamboat is set to deliver an unprecedented visual and emotional spectacle.
Steven LaMorte shared his excitement for the project, noting the unique vision Toronto brings to the character. “David Howard Thornton is bringing our sly and deadly version of Steamboat Willie to life like never before. “I can’t wait for the audience to laugh and scream with us on Screambot,” said the director.
What to expect from Screamboat?
The plot centers on a group of New Yorkers who experience a late-night boat trip that turns into a struggle for survival. A mischievous mouse played by Thornton wreaks deadly havoc, turning what should be a peaceful night drive into a living nightmare. The passengers must band together to stop the threat before their relaxing trip turns into unimaginable terror.
Thornton’s performance as Art the Clown has been praised for revitalizing the horror genre with an antagonist who goes toe-to-toe with horror’s greatest icons. With Terrifier 3 releasing in October, just in time for Halloween, fans can prepare more scares for their favorite character before he transforms into the iconic mouse.
With Screamboat, the character takes a bold path by taking his stories out of his comfort zone and straight into horror territory. This daring interpretation of Steamboat Willie promises to be a milestone not only in Thornton’s career, but also in the evolution of horror cinema. So get ready, because Mickey Mouse has never been so scary before.
Beyond honoring Mickey
Dark interpretations of classic Disney characters are not unique to Screambot. This phenomenon has captured the public’s attention with examples such as Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, where a friendly bear turns into a ferocious predator. This approach opened up a new genre of horror based on children’s behavior, exploring the shadows that might hide behind images that typically portray innocence and happiness. These versions present a disturbing and fascinating sight, which inspires both horror and curiosity among the audience, who are fascinated by these macabre transformations.