"and last year it happened to Steamboat Willie, the 1928 Disney character who served as the prototype for what would eventually become Mickey Mouse. Steamoat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, and then earlier this year was reimagined as a horror movie villain with the animated horror-comedy short, Screamboat, created by . The movie is getting a Blu-ray release on December 9, including a fancy steelbook edition 4K Blu-ray that's availabe to preorder for $43 at Amazon."
"It tells the story of a late-night ferry ride in New York piloted by a murderous version of the formerly kind-hearted mouse, who has become warped and twisted after years of neglect. Passengers who use the ferry fall victim to Willie's rampage. While the movie is admittedly forgettable and a cash grab at best, it is notable for its connections to a larger horror movie franchise, Terrifier."
Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, prompting the animated horror-comedy short Screamboat, which reimagines the character as a murderous ferry pilot. The short premiered earlier this year and will receive a December 9 Blu-ray release including a steelbook 4K edition available for preorder. The Blu-ray includes deleted scenes, a making-of documentary, and audio commentary by David Howard Thornton. Screamboat connects to the Terrifier franchise through its producers, and Thornton—known for portraying Art the Clown—plays the warped version of Willie. Reception was mixed; the film emphasizes practical effects and gore.
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