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Steamboat Willie Horror Sequel ‘Screamboat 2’ Announced – Minnie Brings ‘More Miniature Murder & Mayhem’
The cult horror hit Screamboat is getting a sequel, and this time, Minnie Mouse is stepping into the slaughter. Titled Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead, the upcoming horror film promises twice the terror, with Minnie delivering what producers call “more miniature murder and mayhem.”
The original Screamboat (2024) reimagined Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse as a deranged killer, exploiting the character’s public domain status. Now, Screamboat 2 doubles down by introducing a bloodthirsty Minnie, ensuring the horror isn’t a one-mouse show.
A Twisted Return to Public Domain Horror
The sequel’s announcement follows Screamboat’s viral success, which horrified (and fascinated) Disney fans with its grotesque take on childhood nostalgia. While Disney fiercely protects later versions of Mickey and Minnie, the 1928 Steamboat Willie designs are fair game.
Director Virgil Thorne exclusively told NextMinuteNews:
“If you thought Mickey was unhinged, wait till you see Minnie. She’s not a sidekick—she’s a force of nature with a taste for carnage.”
What We Know About the Plot & Fan Reactions
Leaked details suggest Screamboat 2 takes place on a haunted steamboat, with Minnie wielding a cleaver in her polka-dot dress. Early buzz includes:
✔ Test screenings describe gruesome nautical horror.
✔ Fans are divided—some love the audacity, others call it “sacrilege.”
✔ Social media is flooded with memes and fan art.
The Rise of Public Domain Horror
Screamboat 2 isn’t alone—Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Bambi: The Reckoning prove expired copyrights = horror gold. Legal experts warn of potential corporate backlash, but for now, filmmakers are safe if they stick to early character designs.
Release Date & Expectations
✔ Slated for Halloween 2025
✔ Production begins late 2024
✔ Festival premiere before limited theaters & streaming
Will Screamboat 2 outdo the original? Only Minnie’s murder spree will decide.
Stay tuned to NextMinuteNews for more twisted horror updates!
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