Screamboat Explained

Director:Steven LaMorte
Based On:Steamboat Willie by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks
Producer:
  • Steven Della Sale
  • Steven LaMorte
  • Michael Leavy
  • Martine Melloul
  • Amy Schumacher
Starring:
Studio:
  • Fuzz on the Lens Productions
  • Kall Pictures
  • Sleight of Hand Productions
Distributor:Iconic Events Releasing
Released:January 2025
Country:United States
Language:English

Screamboat is an upcoming American slasher film directed by Steven LaMorte. It is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney's 1928 animated short film Steamboat Willie, starring Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Jesse Kove, Rumi C Jean-Louis, Jarlath Conroy and Charles Edwin Powell, with David Howard Thornton as the titular character. It follows a group of New Yorkers who got stalked by a mischievous version of Steamboat Willie.

While The Walt Disney Company retains exclusive rights to the depictions of the character from their own franchise, Mickey's Steamboat Willie version went into the public domain on January 1, 2024. One day later, the film was announced.[1] [2]

Screamboat is scheduled to be theatrically released worldwide in January 2025.

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.

Cast

Production

On January 1, 2024, the first animated short film starring Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, entered into public domain. After the copyright lapsed, LaMorte began working on an then-untitled Steamboat Willie horror film. One day later, the film was announced with the first teaser. The official title, Screamboat, was officially revealed on April 8, 2024.[4] On June 10, the whole cast was revealed, including David Howard Thornton as the titular character.

Release

Screamboat is scheduled to be theatrically released in January 2025.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ankers-Range . Adele . 2 Jan 2024 . Steamboat Willie Horror Film Announced a Day After Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain . 1 July 2024 . IGN.
  2. News: Grobar . Matt . 2 January 2024 . Second Steamboat Willie Horror Pic From Steven LaMorte Unveiled As Early Take On Mickey Mouse Hits Public Domain . 1 July 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. News: Earl . William . 10 June 2024 . Steamboat Willie Horror Film 'Screamboat' Casts 'Terrifier' Star David Howard Thornton as Murderous Mouse (EXCLUSIVE) . 1 July 2024 . Variety.
  4. News: Konrad . Jeremy . 8 April 2024 . CinemaCon 2024 Debut Teaser Poster For Screamboat From Terrifier Team . 1 July 2024 . BleedingCool.
  5. News: Gingold . Michael . 19 April 2024 . "Screamboat," from "Terrifer 2" team and based on a certain Disney mouse, sets theatrical distribution and effects team . 1 July 2024 . Rue Morgue.