Screamboat: Screamboat: Release details, plot, cast and more about the upcoming slasher film starring David Howard Thornton

David Howard Thornton is returning to the horror genre with Screamboat, which will reimagine the whistling Mickey Mouse in a sinister way. It is based on Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie, a horror short film released back in 1928. Screamboat is one of the first films to jump onto the bandwagon of Mickey Mouse reaching the public domain.

Helmed by Steven Lamorte, Screamboat will have Thornton again portraying a terrorizing killer, a role he perfected in the Terrifier film series. It will have a different version of the Mickey Mouse people love since it will be out there killing people. LaMorte has written the story while the screenplay has been penned by him and Matthew Garcia-Dunn.

As per reports, Screamboat will be on theatre screens in April 2025.

Disclaimer: This article may contain spoilers from the movie Screamboat. Viewer discretion is advised.

When is Screamboat releasing?

Screamboat was initially supposed to be released in late January 2025. But the makers decided to push it to April 2025. The team has yet to reveal the specific release date.

Because of the subject matter and the team of Terrifier being associated with it, Screamboat has reportedly generated much buzz among fans of horror.

What is the plot of Screamboat?

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Screamboat revolves around several people in New York who are enjoying a ferry ride late at night. But their lives change after a killer Mickey Mouse starts targeting them.

The official synopsis of the film reads,

"A late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality. Can a motley crew survive a killer creature with a taste for tourists?"

LaMorte has told Variety that Screamboat is a hat tip to Disney with a twist of horror. He said,

“I’m so excited to share our mischievous monster mouse with the world. ‘Screamboat’ is my way of paying homage to Disney while putting a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic.”

Thornton, known for portraying Art the Clown, is at the center of the plot as Mickey Mouse. The teaser of the film promises a true blue horror film, especially with the involvement of people like LaMorte and Thornton. Interestingly, Screamboat was announced just a day after the Mickey Mouse character went public.

It is a reimagining of the classic character that several generations have grown up loving. A dark and twisted take on the same would surely generate much hype among viewers.

The cast of Screamboat

David Howard Thornton is portraying the Mickey Mouse in Screamboat. He is mostly known for playing the killer clown in the Terrifier series of films. Besides him, the film also stars Tyler Posey, who is playing Mike, a radio operator. He is known for his appearances in television shows like Doc and Maid in Manhattan. Brian Quinn is Mitch McEverly, and Kailey Hyman is playing the role of Cindi.

Here is a list of other cast members of Screamboat as per IMDb:

Jesse Kove as Lieutenant Diaz
Joe DeRosa as Paul Sanguino
Tommy Bechtold as TJ
Michael Leavy as Deckhand Bert Brunswick
Charles Edwin Powell as Borough President Molinari
Jesse Posey as Pete
Sarah Kopkin as Ilsa Arindel
Kenneth Maharaj as Albert
Amy Schumacher as EMT Amber
Jayme Woj as Deckhand Roscoe
Jared Johnston as Neil

The production house behind Screamboat includes Reckless Content, Sleight of Hand Productions, and Julien Didon. The global sales of the film are handled by Deskpop Entertainment.