Watch out, there’s a pint-sized tooney terror aboard and he’s taking no prisoners! Screamboat serves up an abundance of blood and guts that will leave you seasick, and the Disney puns will have your eyes rolling!
With Steamboat Willie entering the public domain, this twist to the classic animation sticks to the bare bones of the original subject matter closely, but adds some fresh ideas to the mix, throwing the source material into the dark underbelly of horror. It showcases new inventive kills that keep you on your toes and has you belly laughing in true B-Movie horror fashion. But what it has in stunning practical effects, it sometimes lacks in the acting department. Mainly propped up by David Howard Thornton’s portrayal as ‘Screamboat Willie’, a grizzled and angry rodent, the Terrifier star oozes camp and silly, with every moment dripping in tomfoolery. Kailey Hyman also boasts some great moments as the drunk birthday girl, Cindy.
Though the acting might have you cringing at times, Thornton’s performance makes this an easy watch and will have you chuckling whenever he is on screen. Screamboat isn’t a groundbreaking film by any means, but it’s a lot of fun and will gain a dedicated following for sure. It’s the perfect film for a campy movie night, and perfect for double billing with some of your other favourite cheesy IP horrors. You’ll never look at the original Steamboat Willie the same again, but the blood makes everything better!
SCREAMBOAT is in selected UK cinemas from April 4th and will be coming to digital soon.
