From first day of 2024the version of 1928 of Mickey Mouse became public domain, which opened the door for the popular mouse to disney be the protagonist of a new horror movie that is about to be released.
After becoming public domain due to a law in the United States that puts all characters over 95 years old in this condition, the door was opened for Mickey and Minnie Mouse who appear in the shorts ‘Steamboat Willie’ and ‘ Plane Crazy’ from 1928 can be used by anyone for their own interpretations without having to pay royalties.
Therefore, the Bailey Phillips Production took advantage of the situation to launch its own story but with Mickey Mouse as a serial killer; just as the London studio did in 2022 Jagged Edge Productions and director Rhys Frake-Waterfiel to create Winnie-the-pooh: Blood and Honeywhere the yellow bear has a dark facet.
Mickey Mouse becomes a serial killer
The trailer for the film, which does not yet have a release date, shows images of a person dressed as the popular mouse, but contrary to the friendly personality he shows Mickeythis person stalks people to kill them.
The first images show a man with a mask of the iconic mouse in search of victims inside an amusement park USAwhen a group of friends is gathered to celebrate the birthday of one of the members. And after realizing the “danger“that run, the young people must survive.
Regarding the film, the director Jamie Bailey He told the American media that with the making of this film titled “Mickey’s Mouse Trap”, they were just looking to have fun. “I mean, it’s Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie murdering people. It’s ridiculous and we had fun doing it and I think it shows.”
With information from EFE and Luis Romero | The Sun of Mexico