Mouse of Horrors (2025) Official Trailer & Movie Review | Steamboat Willie Slasher

Released on January 25, 2025, Mouse of Horrors is a British independent slasher directed by Brendan Petrizzo. It is one of the many horror projects that emerged following the 1928 Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse entering the public domain in early 2024.Production & Concept* Studio: Produced by ITN Studios (the same production house behind the Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey “Poohniverse”).* The Plot: The story follows a group of friends at a closed amusement park in a seaside town. They are hunted by a deranged scientist named Dr. Rupert and his monstrous, mutated creations: a killer dressed as a mouse and another as a bear (modeled after Winnie-the-Pooh).+1* Aesthetic: The film leans heavily into the “low-budget splatter” category, utilizing an abandoned funfair setting and featuring a killer that dances and laughs throughout the carnage.Key Details* Director: Brendan Petrizzo* Starring: Natasha Tosini (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey), Lewis Santer (as The Killer), and Chris Lines.* Availability: In addition to physical media (DVD/Blu-ray), it was released as a free-to-stream title on Tubi and is available for rent/purchase on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.* Runtime: Approximately 84 minutes.ReceptionThe film has received mixed to negative reviews, common for this specific subgenre of public domain horror. Critics have noted its “so-bad-it’s-good” quality, specifically highlighting:* The absurdity of the “Mouse” and “Bear” duo.* The use of practical gore effects mixed with some notably low-budget digital elements.* A “loose” connection to the actual Steamboat Willie source material, serving more as a standalone slasher with a mouse-themed mask. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goreandgrimepodcast.substack.com