David Howard Thornton, the man behindTerrifier’s Art the Clown, will be bringing hishorrorexpertise to a big new project, with the actor cast in the lead role of the upcomingSteamboat Willie-inspired horror movie,Screamboat,according toVariety. Thornton’s performances as Art the Clown have made the character and theTerrifierfranchise one of thebest-loved horror creations in the modern era. A cult classic,Terrifier, and its subsequent sequel have been praised by many for their ode to horror classics of old, as well as bringing a brand new evil antagonist to rival even the greatest of horror icons. Thornton andArt the Clown will soon be back on screens inTerrifier 3, which officially premieres onOctober 11 just in time for the Halloween season.
Screamboatis set to become the latest in a long line of Disney projects to be given the bloodthirsty treatment now that they’ve hit the public domain, following the surprising success ofWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.Screamboatis currently set for a 2025 release window, with an official release date not yet known. An official description of the movie reads:
“Screamboat follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The unlikely crew must band together to thwart the murderous menace before their relaxing commute turns into a nightmare.”
‘Screamboat’ Has Already Cast Some Horror Movie Legends
Beyond the addition of Thornton as a murderous Mickey Mouse,Screamboathas already crafted an eye-catching ensemble including horror veterans, sparking intrigue among the genre’s die-hard fanbase. Legends of the horror sceneJarlath Conroy(Day of the Dead) andCharles Edwin Powell(The Exorcist III) are in the cast, with the ensemble also including the likes ofAllison Pittel(Dark Circles),Amy Schumacher(The Mean One),Jesse Kove(Cobra Kai),Rumi C Jean-Louis(Hightown), andJesse Posey(Teen Wolf). The twisting of one of Disney’s most famous creations is more than worthy of such a talented ensemble.
The project’s director,Steven LaMorte, spoke glowingly about his excitement to be working with such an eclectic mix of performers, especially the brilliant Thornton. LaMorte said:
“David Howard Thornton is bringing our mischievous and murderous take on Steamboat Willie to life like never before. I can’t wait for audiences to laugh and scream with us onboard ‘Screamboat’! I’m beyond excited to join this incredible cast and bring Steamboat Willie to life with a horror twist.”
David Howard Thornton has officially been cast in the lead role of the upcoming horror movie,Screamboat. Thornton’s most famous role as Art the Clown inTerrifieris available to watch on Peacock right now.
On Halloween night, Tara Heyes finds herself as the obsession of a sadistic murderer known as Art the Clown.
