Screamboat

Upcoming film by Steven LaMorte

Screamboat

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Steven LaMorte
Screenplay by|

* Matthew Garcia-Dunn
* Steven LaMorte

Story by| Steven LaMorte
Based on|

Steamboat Willie

* Walt Disney
* Ub Iwerks

Produced by|

* Steven LaMorte
* Amy Schumacher
* Martine Melloul
* Steven Della Salle
* Michael Leavy

Starring|

* David Howard Thornton
* Allison Pittel
* Amy Schumacher
* Jesse Posey
* Kailey Hyman
* Jesse Kove
* Jarlath Conroy

Cinematography| Steven Della Salle
Edited by| Patrick Lawrence
Music by|

* Yael Benamour
* Charles-Henri Avelange

Production
companies

* Sleight of Hand Productions
* Kali Pictures
* Fuzz on the Lens Productions

Distributed by| Iconic Events Releasing

Release date

* April 2, 2025 (2025-4-2)

Country| United States
Language| English

Screamboat is an upcoming American comedy horror film directed by Steven LaMorte. It is a reimagining of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks's 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. The film follows a group of New Yorkers who are terrorized by a monstrous rat. It stars David Howard Thornton, Allison Pittel, Amy Schmacher, Jesse Posey, Kailey Hyman, Jesse Kove, and Jarlath Conroy.

Though the Walt Disney Company retains exclusive rights to its own Mickey Mouse universe, the Steamboat Willie version of the character entered the public domain on January 1, 2024. One day later, Screamboat was announced.[1][2]

Screamboat is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on April 2, 2025.

## Plot

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LaMorte said the film is "the story of a late-night ferry ride in New York City where commuters and deckhands and all the usual passengers are attacked by a murderous and mischievous mouse who is mean, tiny, and loves getting up to no good".[3]

## Cast

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* David Howard Thornton as Screamboat Willie
* Allison Pittel
* Amy Schumacher
* Jesse Posey
* Rumi C. Jean-Louis
* Kailey Hyman
* Jesse Kove
* Jarlath Conroy
* Charles Edwin Powell
* Tyler Posey
* Brian Quinn
* Joe DeRosa

## Production

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After Steamboat Willie's copyright lapsed, LaMorte began working on a then-untitled horror film based on the short. The film was later announced with the first teaser.[1][2] The official title, Screamboat, was officially revealed in April 2024.[4] The puppet and costume for Thornton's mouse creature character was designed by Quantum Creation FX.[3]

On June 10, some cast was revealed, including Thornton as the main antagonist.[5] In November 2024, Kailey Hyman was announced in a key role, and cameos are played by Tyler Posey and comedians Brian Quinn and Joe DeRosa.[6][7] The ferry used in the film is owned by Colin Jost and Pete Davidson.[8]

## Release

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Screamboat is scheduled for theatrical release by Iconic Events Releasing and DeskPop Entertainment (home media) on April 2, 2025.[9][10] The release was originally scheduled for January 24, 2025.[3] In February 2025, Signature Entertainment acquired distribution rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland.[11]

## References

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1. ^ a b Ankers-Range, Adele (January 2, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Announced a Day After Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain". IGN. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
2. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (January 2, 2024). "Second Steamboat Willie Horror Pic From Steven LaMorte Unveiled As Early Take On Mickey Mouse Hits Public Domain". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
3. ^ a b c Foreman, Alison (August 30, 2024). "Screamboat Teaser Trailer: Steamboat Willie Turns Lethal in Bloody Horror Subversion for DeskPop". IndieWire. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
4. ^ Konrad, Jeremy (April 8, 2024). "CinemaCon 2024 Debut Teaser Poster For Screamboat From Terrifier Team". BleedingCool. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
5. ^ Earl, William (June 10, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Screamboat Casts Terrifier Star David Howard Thornton as Murderous Mouse (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
6. ^ Murphy, J. Kim (November 7, 2024). "Steamboat Willie Horror Film Screamboat Adds Teen Wolf Star Tyler Posey, Terrifier 2 Breakout Kailey Hyman (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
7. ^ Gingold, Michael (February 27, 2025). "Take a ride on the Screamboat as trailer drops for Steamboat Willie horror film". Rue Morgue. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
8. ^ Heinrichs, Audra (November 27, 2024). "A Horror Movie Was Made on a Staten Island Ferry Owned by Pete Davidson & Colin Jost". Jezebel. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
9. ^ Zee, Michaela (January 13, 2025). "'Screamboat' First Look: 'Terrifier' Star David Howard Thornton Transforms Into Killer Steamboat Willie as Release Date Moves to April (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
10. ^ McAndrews, Mary Beth (February 20, 2025). "'Screamboat' Fan Reaction Trailer Teases A Bloody Good Time". Dread Central. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 14, 2025). "Screamboat, With Terrifier Star David Howard Thornton As A Killer Steamboat Willie, Gets UK Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 14, 2025.

## External links

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* Screamboat at IMDb

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* Walt Before Mickey (2015)
* The Mouse Trap (2024)
* Screamboat (2025)

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* Mickey Mouse in Vietnam (1969)
* The Vanishing of S.S. Willie (2024)

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* "The Ring" (2009)
* "Obama Wins!" (2012)
* "Band in China" (2019)
* "The Pandemic Special" (2020)

Video games|

* Infestation: Origins (2024)

Literature|

* Mickey au Camp de Gurs (1942)
* The Uncensored Mouse (1989)

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* Look Mickey (1961)
* Artist's Studio—Look Mickey (1973)
* Andy Mouse (1986)
* Mickey (2012)

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