Here’s Your First Look at Terrible David Howard Thornton as Twisted Mickey

kingdom public domain horror “What would killer Winnie-the-Pooh look like?” answered his question similar explorations from the dark side PopeyePinocchio, Tinker Bell and other traditional kid-friendly characters are suitable. Perhaps the most anticipated reimgining is that of Disney icon Mickey Mouse, whose face has entered the public domain. when Steamboat Willie In 2024, he did-and now we have a first look at his terrifying appearance Screamboat.

Diversity took a scoop Screamboats first image depicts David Howard Thornton – best known as Clown Art. Terrible The series is one of the most exciting and memorable horror villains to come along in years, thanks to Thornton’s wonderfully quirky performance. Will he bring the same flair to the twisted Mickey Mouse? His hat is definitely 1000 times bigger than the little château the Clowns like…

EXCLUSIVE: Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton turns into a killer mouse in first look at Steamboat Willie horror film Screamboat.

The film’s theatrical release has now been moved from late January to April.https://t.co/lHiY1IAJhS

— Variety (@Variety) January 13, 2025

According to Variety, “Screamboat A group of New Yorkers take a ferry ride in the middle of the night when a mischievous mouse begins targeting unsuspecting passengers. Before a comfortable commute turns into a nightmare, a tough crew must band together to stop a killer threat.”

Speaking to Trade, writer-director Steven LaMorte praised Thornton’s performance and the Quantum Creation FX effects, saying:Screamboat it’s my way of paying homage to Disney by putting a wicked but comedic twist on the classic.

LaMorte also made the 2022 Grinch horror parody Middle One; ScreamboatThe screenplay was co-written by Matthew Garcia-Dunn. There is also a cast Teenage wolfTyler Posey, Cobra KaiJesse Cove and StreamAllison Pittel. Screamboat originally planned for a January 31 release; When io9 reached out to the distributors for confirmation or an update earlier this month, we did not hear back. However, Variety’s report says that the film has indeed been pushed to April, with no exact date given.

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