The horror movie 'Screamboat,' now screening, features David Howard Thornton as Willie, a psychopathic rodent aboard the Staten Island ferry. Directed by Steven LaMorte, the film is inspired by Disney's 1928 'Steamboat Willie,' which recently entered the public domain, allowing creative freedom. LaMorte, a Staten Island native, envisioned it as a horror-comedy, noting the passengers' entrapment during their 22-minute ferry ride, making it the perfect setting for a slasher film. His previous work includes a parody of 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas,' further establishing his niche in horror-comedy.
In 'Screamboat,' the Staten Island ferry becomes a terrifying venue as a killer rodent, inspired by Mickey Mouse, brutally attacks passengers during night commutes.
Director Steven LaMorte envisioned a horror film set on the Staten Island ferry, emphasizing the sense of entrapment felt by passengers during their 22-minute commute.
The premise draws on the public domain status of 'Steamboat Willie,' allowing for creative reinterpretations like this horror-comedy amidst the NYC skyline.
LaMorte noted that the Staten Island ferry's historical connection to steam power made it a fitting setting for the film's horror elements, merging nostalgia with terror.
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