Steven LaMorte’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ Horror Parody Gets New Release Date
One day after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, director Steven LaMorte announced that he was developing a horror-comedy parody of the iconic cartoon.
“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.”
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Having previously found success with his How the Grinch Stole Christmas! parody The Mean One, LaMorte will unveil his twisted take on Mickey Mouse when Screamboat debuts in April.
“Hilarious and Murderously Entertaining”
Screamboat will star David Howard Thorton, who is best known for his role as Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise.
“I’m so excited to share our mischievous monster mouse with the world. ‘Screamboat’ is my way of paying homage to Disney while putting a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic,” LaMorte said.
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“Watching David Howard Thornton bring Steamboat Willie to life with the magicians at Quantum Creation FX has been nothing short of amazing — he’s hilarious and murderously entertaining. I can’t wait for audiences to meet Willie and experience the chaos we’ve created.”
‘Screamboat’ Will Debut in April
In addition to Thorton, Screamboat will feature Allison Pittel, Tyler Pose, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, and Charles Edwin Powell.
According to the film’s official synopsis, “‘Screamboat’ follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The unlikely crew must band together to thwart the murderous menace before their relaxing commute turns into a nightmare.”
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The film will hit theaters in April.
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