A totally reinvented Popeye
Forget the image of the cute spinach-eating sailor! Popeye’s Revenge transforms the cult character into one ruthless killercovered in blood and determined to spread terror. The film, brought forward by Steven Murphy in the lead role, is part of the new wave of horror films that appropriate figures from popular heritage, in the tradition of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.
The trailer, revealed by Bloody disgustingyou immediately immerse yourself in the atmosphere: a group of curious young people sets off in search of the legend of the sailor. But simple exploration soon turns into carnage when Popeye, emerging from the shadows, dispatches his victims with extreme brutality. Described as a slasher “raw and bloody”the film doesn’t skimp on hemoglobin and oppressive atmosphere.
The plot revolves around a group of counselors who wish to open a summer camp in a place haunted by the legend of the sailor. Unfortunately for them, Popeye isn’t just a myth… and he intends to shed blood.
The new trend in the public domain: revisiting horror
The passage of Popeye into the public domain has opened the door to several film projects that reinvent the character, and Popeye’s Revenge it’s just the first. Another horror project, Popeye the killer manis already announced for the same year, as is a more traditional adaptation of Popeye the sailor in real shots.
This phenomenon is part of a larger trend, with the recent success of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honeywho transformed the cute bear from the Forest of Blue Dreams into a bloodthirsty killer. This fashion of horrible inversion of childhood characters seems to be booming, even with Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare expected this year.
However, some critics are already questioning the saturation of the concept. The shock impact of Blood and honey it relied on the element of surprise, but as more icons enter the public domain, the process risks losing its originality. It remains to be seen whether Popeye’s Revenge will be able to maintain public interest or if the trend begins to lose momentum.
Source: Cine Serie
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