Now that the copyrights of well-known characters are expiring, comes the creative interpretations of filmmakers. So, get your popcorn ready as we dive into the world of crazy and scary horror flicks you should watch this summer:
Mickey Mouse – Steamboat Willie
A dark sinister take on the King of Disney is arriving as the 1928 Steamboat Willie short film reached its copyright end.
In a new horror comedy thriller titled “Mickey’s Mouse Trap”, the once adorable mouse becomes a masked killer in a Mickey costume. The producer, Simon Phillips, stated, “If you put Mickey into a family movie, you don’t cover new ground.”.
Turns out Mickey will not be Stewart Little’s friend after all.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
Pooh loves honey, but in this film, he also seems to be fond of blood. And just like in the story originally written by A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard, Pooh is with his best friend Piglet, but this time, they are the murderous duo who go after university students and Christopher Robin.
With over 5 million USD in gross sales, the film became a huge success especially since their budget was merely 50k USD.
Bambi: The Redemption
The trailer just dropped this April 3, 2024. Bambi: The Redemption follows the crowd-favorite Bambi, the deer, who’s on his way to kill people. But, not just regular people, it’s the hunters who killed his mother.
There are still other upcoming horror flicks inspired by children’s book stories such as Peter Pan and Pinocchio. One thing’s for sure: these movies are serving us the alternate universes of innocence and the world of Disney. So, don’t miss out and stay tuned for more trailers and updates!
