Yahoo Lifestyle ‘Screamboat’ Trailer: David Howard Thornton’s Mouse Massacre Introduces Cast of Drunk Disney Princesses (EXCLUSIVE)
Sleight of Hand Productions has released the final theatrical trailer for “Screamboat,” a blood-soaked “Steamboat Willie” parody that turns Dinsey’s world famous mouse into a relentless killing machine.
The film’s official description reads, “Be our guest on a New York City ferry ride that turns into a hilarious nightmare when a mischievous mouse named Steamboat Willie becomes a monstrous reality. As passengers set sail, their trip turns deadly when the tiny terror unleashes murder and mayhem. Packed with big kills, big laughs, and a miniature menace, ‘Screamboat’ is a cinematic thrill ride that reimagines ‘Steamboat Willie’ like never before!”
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The trailer, which parodies promotions for classic Disney films, features a cheery voice-over inviting viewers to “set sail for an adventure like no other!” The trailer also introduces the film’s expanded cast of characters, which includes five drunken Disney princess knockoffs: Cindi, Bella, Jazzy, Arianna and Rory. As we watch Cindi lead her gal pals aboard the Staten Island Ferry, she screams, “Let’s get this jungle cruise going!”
David Howard Thornton of “Terrifier” fame plays the killer Steamboat Willie. Other cast members include Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Jesse Kove, Kailey Hyman, Rumi C Jean-Louis, Jarlath Conroy and Charles Edwin Powell. The film includes cameos from Tyler Posey, Brian Quinn and Joe DeRosa.
Steven LaMorte serves as director, writer and producer alongside Schumacher, Martine Melloul, Steven Della Salla and Michael Leavy. Executive producers include Kali Pictures, Sleight of Hand Productions, Reckless Content and Julien Didon. Iconic Events Releasing serves as distributor. DeskPop Entertainment handles worldwide sales and digital releases.
“Screamboat” hits theaters April 2, followed by a digital and home video release.
Check out the trailer below.
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