Since becoming public domain, ‘Steamboat Willie’ has gained new versions, including horror versions
Following United States legislation, the first version of Mickey Mouse became public domain after 95 years since its original publication. As a result, the Disney character that appears in Steamboat Willie (1928) can be copied by anyone.
Screamboat is just one of several works that will give Mickey a new look — and the cast has already been cast. The horror comedy will star David Howard Thorntonknown for playing Art the Clown in the franchise Terrifier.
Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Jesse Kove, Rumi C Jean-Louis, Jarlath Conroy It is Charles Edwin Powell There are other actors who will join the production.
“I’m excited to work on Screamboat with such a killer cast, from horror legends to comedy icons,” said the director Steven LaMorte in a press release (via Variety).
“David Howard Thornton is bringing our mischievous and murderous version of Steamboat Willie to life like never before. I can’t wait for the audience to laugh and scream with us on board Screamboat!”
“I am extremely excited to join this incredible cast and bring Steamboat Willie to life with a horror twist,” he said. Thornton. “Screamboat It’s going to be a thrilling and hilarious big screen ride that fans won’t want to miss.”
Check out the synopsis:
Screamboat follows a group of New Yorkers on a nighttime ferry crossing that turns deadly when a mischievous rat goes on an attack, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The unlikely crew must band together to defeat the murderous threat before their relaxing trip turns into a nightmare.
Source: Rollingstone
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