The Sailor Man Returns! POPEYE'S REVENGE (2025) Review

Popeye’s Revenge (2025)With Popeye entering the public domain in early 2025, ITN Studios (the team behind the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey films) released this British supernatural slasher. It’s part of the growing “Public Domain Horror” trend, though it is notably separate from the official “Twisted Childhood Universe.”The PlotThe film follows a group of young adults attempting to renovate an old house into a summer camp. They soon discover the house is haunted by the legend of Johnny (aka Popeye), a disfigured boy who was bullied for his appearance and his ever-present sailor suit. After a mob burned his family home, Johnny supposedly drowned, only to return as an adult supernatural killer whenever a dense fog rolls in.Key Details* Director: William Stead* Lead Cast: Steven Murphy as Johnny/Popeye, Emily Mogilner as Tara, and Kelly Rian Sanson as Olive Oyl.* Release: Premiered on VOD on February 13, 2025, and became available on Amazon Prime shortly after.* Vibe: The film leans heavily into classic slasher tropes, borrowing origin elements from Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. It features creative, nautical-themed kills using anchors and ropes. 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