Hewes pictures has announced a special one night only theater screening of I Heart Willie, a Steamboat Willie-inspired slasher fix. Sure, Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain but that doesn’t mean the film isn’t a threat for a lawsuit. The horror movie comes to theaters February 26, 2025.
Directed by Alejandro G. Alegre directs this sinister reimagining of one of the world’s most well-known cartoon characters. The film is written by David Vaughn, who also stars as Willie.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Popular YouTubers Daniel and Nico are invited to investigate a haunted property drawn by rumors of a malevolent force. The legend centers around a boy born with deformities, resembling a human-mouse hybrid, who inspired Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. Abused and isolated, the boy, now known as Willie, crafts a bodysuit from the skins of trespassers. Over the years, his gruesome legacy fades into folklore—until a series of disappearances sparks renewed interest. As Daniel and Nico set up for a night of thrills, they unknowingly step into a deadly game of survival.
Genre fans can get tickets and showtimes at https://iheartwillie.com.
