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Screamboat

Screamboat
Steamboat Willie holds a bloody knife while looking out at boats from a dock.
Teaser poster
Directed bySteven LaMorte
Screenplay by
  • Matthew Garcia-Dunn
  • Steven LaMorte
Story bySteven LaMorte
Based on
Produced by
  • Steven LaMorte
  • Amy Schumacher
  • Martine Melloul
  • Steven Della Salle
  • Michael Leavy
Starring
CinematographySteven Della Salle
Edited byPatrick Lawrence
Music byYael Benamour
Production
companies
  • Sleight of Hand Productions
  • Kali Pictures
  • Fuzz on the Lens Productions
Distributed by
Release date
  • January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Screamboat is an upcoming American horror comedy film co-written, produced, and directed by Steven LaMorte. It is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks's 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. The film follows a group of New Yorkers who are terrorized by a murderous version of Mickey Mouse; it stars Tyler Posey and Kailey Hyman, with David Howard Thornton portraying Mickey.

While the Walt Disney Company retains exclusive rights to the depictions of Mickey Mouse from their own franchise, the Steamboat Willie version of the character entered the public domain on January 1, 2024; one day later, Screamboat was announced.[1][2]

Screamboat is scheduled to be theatrically released worldwide on January 24, 2025.

Premise

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LaMorte said the film is "the story of a late-night ferry ride in New York City where commuters and deckhands and all the usual passengers are attacked by a murderous and mischievous mouse who is mean, tiny, and loves getting up to no good".[3]

Cast

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Production

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After Steamboat Willie's copyright lapsed, LaMorte began working on a then-untitled horror film based on the short. The film was later announced with the first teaser.[1][2] The official title, Screamboat, was officially revealed in April 2024.[4] The puppet and costume for Thornton's mouse creature character was designed by Quantum Creation FX.[3]

On June 10, some cast was revealed, including Thornton as the main antagonist.[5] In November 2024, Tyler Posey and Kailey Hyman in key roles. Comedians Brian Quinn and Joe DeRosa have cameos.[6]

Release

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Screamboat is scheduled to be released theatrically by Iconic Events Releasing and DeskPop Entertainment on January 24, 2025.[7][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ankers-Range, Adele (January 2, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Announced a Day After Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain". IGN. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (January 2, 2024). "Second Steamboat Willie Horror Pic From Steven LaMorte Unveiled As Early Take On Mickey Mouse Hits Public Domain". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Foreman, Alison (August 30, 2024). "Screamboat Teaser Trailer: Steamboat Willie Turns Lethal in Bloody Horror Subversion for DeskPop". IndieWire. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Konrad, Jeremy (April 8, 2024). "CinemaCon 2024 Debut Teaser Poster For Screamboat From Terrifier Team". BleedingCool. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Earl, William (June 10, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Screamboat Casts Terrifier Star David Howard Thornton as Murderous Mouse (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Murphy, J. Kim (November 7, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Screamboat Adds Teen Wolf Star Tyler Posey, Terrifier 2 Breakout Kailey Hyman (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 6, 2024). "Lionsgate Pushes Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' To 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
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