A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book Winnie-the-Pooh and the characters in it lapsed into the public domain at the start of last year, paving the way for the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey horror franchise, which in turn kicked off the Twisted Childhood Universe, consisting of other horror movies inspired by children’s stories, like Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Pinocchio Unstrung, building up to the crossover movie Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. On January 1st, the earliest versions of Mickey Mouse – seen in the animated shorts Plane Crazy, The Gallopin’ Gaucho, and most famously Steamboat Willie – became public domain, so Mickey-based horror movies also started springing up. Within the first three days of the year, we saw the short film The Vanishing of S.S. Willie, a trailer for the slasher movie Mickey’s Mouse Trap, and an announcement that Terrifier 2 producers Steven Della Salla and...
- 5/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Faceless After Dark: "Following her breakout success as the star of a killer clown horror flick, Bowie now finds herself struggling to capitalize on its success. But when she is suddenly held hostage by an unhinged fan posing as that same killer clown, horror becomes her reality as she fights to survive the night and escape before he completes his sinister plan to recreate the film’s fatal plot. Jenna Kanell from the Terrifier franchise gives a tour-de-force performance in this wild, gory ride."
Written by: Jenna Kanell and Todd Jacobs Directed by: Raymond Wood Produced by: Raymond Wood Cast: Jenna Kanell (Terrifier franchise, Renfield, Bad Boys: Ride or Die), Danny Kang (Insatiable, NCIS Hawai'i), Danielle Lyn (Mayfair Witches, Single Drunk Female), Max Calder (Stranger Things,Jungle Cruise), Michael Aaron Milligan (TV's Outer Banks, TV's The Purge), Kathrine Barnes (Average Joe, Queer as Folk), Jason MacDonald (The Vampire Diaries, NCIS...
Written by: Jenna Kanell and Todd Jacobs Directed by: Raymond Wood Produced by: Raymond Wood Cast: Jenna Kanell (Terrifier franchise, Renfield, Bad Boys: Ride or Die), Danny Kang (Insatiable, NCIS Hawai'i), Danielle Lyn (Mayfair Witches, Single Drunk Female), Max Calder (Stranger Things,Jungle Cruise), Michael Aaron Milligan (TV's Outer Banks, TV's The Purge), Kathrine Barnes (Average Joe, Queer as Folk), Jason MacDonald (The Vampire Diaries, NCIS...
- 4/22/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
On January 1st, the earliest versions of Mickey Mouse – seen in the animated shorts Plane Crazy, The Gallopin’ Gaucho, and most famously Steamboat Willie – became public domain… which, of course, means we’re now going to get multiple horror movies that feature characters inspired by Mickey Mouse. Within the first three days of the year, we saw the short film The Vanishing of S.S. Willie, a trailer for the slasher movie Mickey’s Mouse Trap, and an announcement that Terrifier 2 producers Steven Della Salla and Michael Leavy and director Steven Lamorte, who previously made the Grinch-inspired horror movie The Mean One, were teaming up for a Steamboat Willie-inspired horror flick. Now it has been confirmed that the movie is called Screamboat, and Iconic Events Releasing will be giving it a theatrical release sometime in 2025.
Screamboat is expected to start filming in the spring and will tell the story...
Screamboat is expected to start filming in the spring and will tell the story...
- 4/19/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The short film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, 1928’s Steamboat Willie entered the public domain this year, and a handful of Mickey Mouse-themed horror projects have already been announced. One of those films is titled Screamboat, and Bloody Disgusting has learned that the filmmakers are teaming with Iconic Events Releasing for a theatrical release.
From the production teams behind Terrifier 2 and The Mean One, Screamboat is coming to theaters in 2025 via Iconic Events Releasing, we have been informed this afternoon.
In Screamboat, “A mischievous mouse stalks a group of New Yorkers on a late night ferry ride, unleashing murderous mayhem on a relaxing commute. Can the ship’s motley crew of travelers find a way to stop a killer creature who has developed a taste for tourists?”
“Iconic Events couldn’t be more excited to get in on the ground floor of what is going to be a fun and terror-filled ride,...
From the production teams behind Terrifier 2 and The Mean One, Screamboat is coming to theaters in 2025 via Iconic Events Releasing, we have been informed this afternoon.
In Screamboat, “A mischievous mouse stalks a group of New Yorkers on a late night ferry ride, unleashing murderous mayhem on a relaxing commute. Can the ship’s motley crew of travelers find a way to stop a killer creature who has developed a taste for tourists?”
“Iconic Events couldn’t be more excited to get in on the ground floor of what is going to be a fun and terror-filled ride,...
- 4/18/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
On January 1st, the earliest versions of Mickey Mouse – seen in the animated shorts Plane Crazy, The Gallopin’ Gaucho, and most famously Steamboat Willie – became public domain… which, of course, means we’re now going to get multiple horror movies that feature characters inspired by Mickey Mouse. The short film The Vanishing of S.S. Willie has already been released, the slasher movie Mickey’s Mouse Trap is far enough into production that a trailer has been cut together, and now Variety breaks the news that Steamboat Willie serves as the inspiration for another, currently untitled horror movie (Final Destination writer Jeffrey Reddick has suggested it should be called Screamboat Willie) that’s coming our way from Terrifier 2 producers Steven Della Salla and Michael Leavy and director Steven Lamorte, who previously made the Grinch-inspired horror movie The Mean One.
This Steamboat Willie / Mickey Mouse horror movie is expected to...
This Steamboat Willie / Mickey Mouse horror movie is expected to...
- 1/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (Ians) The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalising on it.
Steven Lamorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers, reports Variety. Production is set to begin in the spring. “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” Lamorte said.
“It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”
As per Variety, Lamorte previously directed ‘The Mean One’, a horror parody of the Grinch. “It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview.
“Filmmakers — we’re all kids in the sandbox. We love...
Steven Lamorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers, reports Variety. Production is set to begin in the spring. “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” Lamorte said.
“It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”
As per Variety, Lamorte previously directed ‘The Mean One’, a horror parody of the Grinch. “It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview.
“Filmmakers — we’re all kids in the sandbox. We love...
- 1/3/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
”We just wanted to have fun with it all,” says director of ’Mickey’s Mouse Trap’.
Steamboat Willie, the 1928 short film which was the first to feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain on January 1 and independent filmmakers are preparing genre versions of the beloved children’s characters.
These iterations of the world’s most celebrated cartoon mice are now available to anyone to interpret without fear of legal reprisal.
However creators will need to tread carefully. Disney’s army of lawyers will be monitoring the situation to ensure no third party work depicts post-1928 interpretations of Mickey and Minnie,...
Steamboat Willie, the 1928 short film which was the first to feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain on January 1 and independent filmmakers are preparing genre versions of the beloved children’s characters.
These iterations of the world’s most celebrated cartoon mice are now available to anyone to interpret without fear of legal reprisal.
However creators will need to tread carefully. Disney’s army of lawyers will be monitoring the situation to ensure no third party work depicts post-1928 interpretations of Mickey and Minnie,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
”We just wanted to have fun with it all,” says director of ’Mickey’s Mouse Trap’.
Steamboat Willie, the 1928 short film which was the first to feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain on January 1 and independent filmmakers are preparing genre versions of the beloved children’s characters.
These iterations of the world’s most celebrated cartoon mice are now available to anyone to interpret without fear of legal reprisal – although Disney’s army of lawyers will be watching closely to ensure no new work depicts post-1928 interpretations of Mickey and Minnie.
On Monday filmmaker Jamie Bailey...
Steamboat Willie, the 1928 short film which was the first to feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain on January 1 and independent filmmakers are preparing genre versions of the beloved children’s characters.
These iterations of the world’s most celebrated cartoon mice are now available to anyone to interpret without fear of legal reprisal – although Disney’s army of lawyers will be watching closely to ensure no new work depicts post-1928 interpretations of Mickey and Minnie.
On Monday filmmaker Jamie Bailey...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The fraudulent Michelangelo who performed at Mar-a-Lago isn't the only imposter version of an iconic animated anthropomorphic animal on the loose at the dawn of 2024.
As of January 1 this year, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks's "Steamboat Willie" -- the benchmark 1928 black-and-white cartoon short featuring Mickey Mouse in his earliest form -- has officially entered the public domain. That means it's open season for anyone and everyone who wants to use that iteration of the Walt Disney Company's mascot. So, naturally, there's already an influx of horror-themed films and even video games aiming to parody the rodent's family-friendly image. (Nobody tell them that Kevin Smith basically already did that 25 years ago with the Mickey-inspired Mooby the Golden Calf in "Dogma.")
Up first? "Mickey's Mouse Trap." Directed by Jamie Bailey, the slasher film centers on Alex, a young woman who's stuck spending her 21st birthday working a late shift at...
As of January 1 this year, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks's "Steamboat Willie" -- the benchmark 1928 black-and-white cartoon short featuring Mickey Mouse in his earliest form -- has officially entered the public domain. That means it's open season for anyone and everyone who wants to use that iteration of the Walt Disney Company's mascot. So, naturally, there's already an influx of horror-themed films and even video games aiming to parody the rodent's family-friendly image. (Nobody tell them that Kevin Smith basically already did that 25 years ago with the Mickey-inspired Mooby the Golden Calf in "Dogma.")
Up first? "Mickey's Mouse Trap." Directed by Jamie Bailey, the slasher film centers on Alex, a young woman who's stuck spending her 21st birthday working a late shift at...
- 1/2/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The first of January marks the time when some characters and stories enter the public domain, which means that other creators can use them. We've already seen that happen with the likes of :a[Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey/' }, which despite being fairly dreadful, made enough to spawn a sequel. This year, it's the turn of Mickey Mouse –– or at least, the version of the character and some others as seen in 1928 short 'toon Steamboat Willie. At least two horror movies are in the works, with one, Mickey's Mouse Trap already at the teaser stage, and you can find the footage below…
With Jamie Bailey directing, the film stars Sophie McIntosh, Callum Sywyk, Allegra Nocita, Ben Harris, Damir Kovic, Mackenzie Mills, Nick Biskupek and Simon Phillips. A basic synopsis you wondered about? Here you go… "It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but...
With Jamie Bailey directing, the film stars Sophie McIntosh, Callum Sywyk, Allegra Nocita, Ben Harris, Damir Kovic, Mackenzie Mills, Nick Biskupek and Simon Phillips. A basic synopsis you wondered about? Here you go… "It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but...
- 1/2/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
A second, as-yet-untitled horror film centered on Steamboat Willie, the earliest iteration of Disney’s beloved children’s character Mickey Mouse, is in the works from director-producer Steven Lamorte and the producers of Terrifier 2, the team announced on Tuesday.
News of the project comes just a day after Steamboat Willie’s entry into the public domain. The first horror pic centered on the character, the Jamie Bailey-helmed slasher Mickey’s Mouse Trap, unveiled a new trailer yesterday, which you can view at the link below. Also emerging following the character’s public domain debut was the announcement of new indie horror video game Infestation 88.
Lamorte’s Steamboat Willie horror comedy watches as a late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality. Can a motley crew survive a killer creature with a taste for tourists?...
News of the project comes just a day after Steamboat Willie’s entry into the public domain. The first horror pic centered on the character, the Jamie Bailey-helmed slasher Mickey’s Mouse Trap, unveiled a new trailer yesterday, which you can view at the link below. Also emerging following the character’s public domain debut was the announcement of new indie horror video game Infestation 88.
Lamorte’s Steamboat Willie horror comedy watches as a late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality. Can a motley crew survive a killer creature with a taste for tourists?...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Another horror film using Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse as a villain has been announced. More details here:
Well, they wasted no time on this. Earlier today, we brought you the trailer for Mickey’s Mouse Trap, an upcoming horror film which takes full advantage of Steamboat Willie, the 1928 black and white animated film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, entering the public domain.
Variety now reports that there’s another Mickey themed horror film coming to our screens. This one is still untitled at the moment, but will veer closer to the Steamboat Willie iteration of the character. The film will follow a sadistic mouse terrorising the passengers on a ferry.
Steven Lamorte is on directing duties for the film, which is reportedly a comedy horror rather than a straightforward scarefest. Lamorte has previously helmed The Mean One, which was a horror parody of The Grinch.
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations,...
Well, they wasted no time on this. Earlier today, we brought you the trailer for Mickey’s Mouse Trap, an upcoming horror film which takes full advantage of Steamboat Willie, the 1928 black and white animated film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, entering the public domain.
Variety now reports that there’s another Mickey themed horror film coming to our screens. This one is still untitled at the moment, but will veer closer to the Steamboat Willie iteration of the character. The film will follow a sadistic mouse terrorising the passengers on a ferry.
Steven Lamorte is on directing duties for the film, which is reportedly a comedy horror rather than a straightforward scarefest. Lamorte has previously helmed The Mean One, which was a horror parody of The Grinch.
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
As much grief as we give Disney Adults, one of the most shamed groups of people on the internet, we must now all come together to defeat a much greater evil: the directors creating horror films using beloved childhood Disney characters as they begin to enter public domain. The copyright on the version of Mickey Mouse from the debut short, Steamboat Willie (1928), expired as we entered the new year. Already, details — and even a trailer — have been shared about two upcoming movies starring the darling rodent in a murderous capacity.
- 1/2/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
The earliest version of Mickey Mouse from 1928’s Steamboat Willie just entered public domain, allowing filmmakers free rein to give the character a new spin. One of the first projects to take advantage is a slasher flick titled Mickey’s Mouse Trap, in which the killer dons a Mickey Mouse mask while stalking victims in an amusement park.
As seen in the newly released trailer, Mickey’s Mouse Trap falls into similar territory as the Scream franchise, offering meta commentary about the horror genre. After one character says he’ll be right back, another comments, “Well, he’s dead. Like, if he was in a horror movie, you’d never say, ‘I’ll be right back,’ because then you don’t.” Watch it below.
The official synopsis reads: “It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her,...
As seen in the newly released trailer, Mickey’s Mouse Trap falls into similar territory as the Scream franchise, offering meta commentary about the horror genre. After one character says he’ll be right back, another comments, “Well, he’s dead. Like, if he was in a horror movie, you’d never say, ‘I’ll be right back,’ because then you don’t.” Watch it below.
The official synopsis reads: “It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The short film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, 1928’s Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, and a handful of Mickey Mouse-themed horror projects have already been announced. The upcoming video game Infestation 88 will feature a monstrous version of Mickey, while horror movie Mickey’s Mouse Trap is also coming soon.
And that’s just the tip of this iceberg with mouse-shaped ears, as Variety has announced today that another untitled Steamboat Willie/Mickey horror movie is already in the works.
Steven Lamorte, who directed last year’s The Mean One – itself a horror movie that turned the iconic “Grinch” character into a slasher maniac… we’re sensing a pattern here, Steven – will sit in the director’s chair for the upcoming untitled horror-comedy, which will of course center on “a sadistic mouse” who will “torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers.”
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations,...
And that’s just the tip of this iceberg with mouse-shaped ears, as Variety has announced today that another untitled Steamboat Willie/Mickey horror movie is already in the works.
Steven Lamorte, who directed last year’s The Mean One – itself a horror movie that turned the iconic “Grinch” character into a slasher maniac… we’re sensing a pattern here, Steven – will sit in the director’s chair for the upcoming untitled horror-comedy, which will of course center on “a sadistic mouse” who will “torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers.”
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations,...
- 1/2/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
First there was “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.”
Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films.
The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.
Steven Lamorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring.
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” Lamorte said in a press release. “It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”
Lamorte previously directed “The Mean One,” a horror parody of the Grinch.
“It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview.
Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films.
The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it.
Steven Lamorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut. In it, a sadistic mouse will torment a group of unsuspecting ferry passengers. Production is set to begin in the spring.
“Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror,” Lamorte said in a press release. “It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”
Lamorte previously directed “The Mean One,” a horror parody of the Grinch.
“It all comes from our love of these characters,” he said in an interview.
- 1/2/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
At 12:01 am this morning, the earliest iteration of one of the world’s most beloved children’s characters entered the public domain. Shortly thereafter, the trailer for a slasher film called Mickey’s Mouse Trap was posted online.
In it, clips from Walt Disney’s 1928 animated classic Steamboat Willie are shown interspersed with newly-shot footage that tells the story of a mouse mask-wearing killer who stalks college-age kids at an arcade.
Related: Mickey Mouse Hits The Public Domain, But Don’t Expect To Get A Free Ride On ‘Steamboat Willie’
Here’s the logline: It’s Alex’s 21st Birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive.
The film was shot, edited and directed by...
In it, clips from Walt Disney’s 1928 animated classic Steamboat Willie are shown interspersed with newly-shot footage that tells the story of a mouse mask-wearing killer who stalks college-age kids at an arcade.
Related: Mickey Mouse Hits The Public Domain, But Don’t Expect To Get A Free Ride On ‘Steamboat Willie’
Here’s the logline: It’s Alex’s 21st Birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive.
The film was shot, edited and directed by...
- 1/2/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
A Complete Guide to the Best Grinch Movies and TV Shows Out There(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The grumpy Grinch, known for his dislike of all things Christmas, has always been a staple of mainstream media during the holidays, thanks to Dr. Suess’s children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But it’s the young adults of this generation that relate to this green goblin more than children do. He’s a mean-spirited, cynical, and sarcastic creature who just does not get the appeal of Christmas. He doesn’t enjoy the racket that Christmas causes and prefers to be in a quiet, peaceful place instead. But when the folks of Whoville go too far with their festivities, he vows to destroy Christmas once and for all.
The Grinch is undeniably fascinating. There have been multiple adaptations of him across the film industry centering around the premise of him trying to ruin Christmas.
The grumpy Grinch, known for his dislike of all things Christmas, has always been a staple of mainstream media during the holidays, thanks to Dr. Suess’s children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But it’s the young adults of this generation that relate to this green goblin more than children do. He’s a mean-spirited, cynical, and sarcastic creature who just does not get the appeal of Christmas. He doesn’t enjoy the racket that Christmas causes and prefers to be in a quiet, peaceful place instead. But when the folks of Whoville go too far with their festivities, he vows to destroy Christmas once and for all.
The Grinch is undeniably fascinating. There have been multiple adaptations of him across the film industry centering around the premise of him trying to ruin Christmas.
- 12/12/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Just in time to ruin Christmas, gruesome horror comedy The Mean One, is out now on DVD and Digital Platforms from Altitude Film Distribution.
David Howard Thornton, the award-winning actor who plays Art the Clown in the hugely popular Terrifier movies, stars as The Mean One, a gruesome grouch in a Santa suit who is intent on causing Christmas carnage. Directed by Steven Lamorte (Bury Me Twice), The Mean One also stars Krystle Martin as Cindy, who takes on the Christmas killer with a baseball bat wrapped in tree lights.
Like recent horror hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, The Mean One is another buzzy slasher mixing mirth, murder and all-out action in equal measure, as the townsfolk decide to take on the green meanie with all the weapons they can lay their hands on. Already a viral sensation (over 5 million people have watched the trailer online) The Mean One...
David Howard Thornton, the award-winning actor who plays Art the Clown in the hugely popular Terrifier movies, stars as The Mean One, a gruesome grouch in a Santa suit who is intent on causing Christmas carnage. Directed by Steven Lamorte (Bury Me Twice), The Mean One also stars Krystle Martin as Cindy, who takes on the Christmas killer with a baseball bat wrapped in tree lights.
Like recent horror hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, The Mean One is another buzzy slasher mixing mirth, murder and all-out action in equal measure, as the townsfolk decide to take on the green meanie with all the weapons they can lay their hands on. Already a viral sensation (over 5 million people have watched the trailer online) The Mean One...
- 12/7/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Just in time to ruin Christmas, gruesome horror comedy The Mean One is out now on digital platforms and DVD. To celebrate, we are giving away a copy to one lucky winner!
David Howard Thornton, the award-winning actor who plays Art the Clown in the hugely popular Terrifier movies, stars as The Mean One, a gruesome grouch in a Santa suit who is intent on causing Christmas carnage. Directed by Steven Lamorte, The Mean One also stars Krystle Martin as Cindy, who takes on the Christmas killer with a baseball bat wrapped in tree lights.
Like recent horror hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, The Mean One is another buzzy slasher mixing mirth, murder and all-out action in equal measure, as the townsfolk decide to take on the green meanie with all the weapons they can lay their hands on. Already a viral sensation (over 5 million people have watched...
David Howard Thornton, the award-winning actor who plays Art the Clown in the hugely popular Terrifier movies, stars as The Mean One, a gruesome grouch in a Santa suit who is intent on causing Christmas carnage. Directed by Steven Lamorte, The Mean One also stars Krystle Martin as Cindy, who takes on the Christmas killer with a baseball bat wrapped in tree lights.
Like recent horror hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, The Mean One is another buzzy slasher mixing mirth, murder and all-out action in equal measure, as the townsfolk decide to take on the green meanie with all the weapons they can lay their hands on. Already a viral sensation (over 5 million people have watched...
- 12/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
One cannot understate the popularity of Ron Howard's over-designed 2000 winter holiday film "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Although made for an exorbitant budget of $123 million, "Grinch" would earn over $345 million worldwide and become a Christmastime staple in many a home. This despite being a bloated, 105-minute expansion of a 1957 Dr. Seuss picture book that was only 64 pages.
Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" was previously adapted into a 25-minute TV special in 1966, which itself garnered animated follow-ups in 1977 and 1982. Since 2000, the book was also made into a 2007 stage musical, a 2018 animated film called merely "The Grinch," and a 2020 filmed version of the stage production. 2022 also saw the release of a horror spoof of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" called "The Mean One."
This is all in addition to an unending deluge of Grinch-themed merchandise that floods malls every winter holiday season. The merch, some might say,...
Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" was previously adapted into a 25-minute TV special in 1966, which itself garnered animated follow-ups in 1977 and 1982. Since 2000, the book was also made into a 2007 stage musical, a 2018 animated film called merely "The Grinch," and a 2020 filmed version of the stage production. 2022 also saw the release of a horror spoof of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" called "The Mean One."
This is all in addition to an unending deluge of Grinch-themed merchandise that floods malls every winter holiday season. The merch, some might say,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Halloween season is in full swing, and the next several weeks are absolutely jam-packed with fresh horrors. In fact, we’ve been treated to Seven new horror movies at home today.
Here’s all the new horror that released on October 3, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Kicking off Hulu’s Huluween 2023 celebration, the body horror movie Appendage just debuted on the streaming service yesterday, so it’s now available for your consumption.
Appendage is Anna Zlokovic’s feature directorial debut, based on her 2021 short of the same name. The horror movie stars Hadley Robinson and Emily Hampshire.
In the film, “Hannah (Hadley Robinson), a young fashion designer, seems fine on the surface, but secretly struggles with debilitating self-doubt. Soon these buried feelings begin to make Hannah physically sick and sprout into a ferocious growth on her body: The Appendage.
“As Hannah’s health declines,...
Here’s all the new horror that released on October 3, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Kicking off Hulu’s Huluween 2023 celebration, the body horror movie Appendage just debuted on the streaming service yesterday, so it’s now available for your consumption.
Appendage is Anna Zlokovic’s feature directorial debut, based on her 2021 short of the same name. The horror movie stars Hadley Robinson and Emily Hampshire.
In the film, “Hannah (Hadley Robinson), a young fashion designer, seems fine on the surface, but secretly struggles with debilitating self-doubt. Soon these buried feelings begin to make Hannah physically sick and sprout into a ferocious growth on her body: The Appendage.
“As Hannah’s health declines,...
- 10/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, Amy Schumacher | Written by Flip and Fin Kobler | Directed by Steven Lamorte
The Mean One, along with Mad Heidi and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was part of an unexpected crop of horror and exploitation films based on children’s tales that dropped last Christmas. Since Dr. Suess’ Grinch is still under copyright the makers of this film had to change a few names to bring us the tale of Cindy You-Know-Who and the residents of Newville’s battle against the evil green creature known as The Mean One.
Our story begins with a familiar flashback accompanied by the rhyming narration of Christopher Sanders but, in a twist, just as young Cindy (Saphina Chanadet; Balance of the Force) is about to change The Mean One’s attitude her mother appears and attacks him, getting herself killed in the process.
The Mean One, along with Mad Heidi and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was part of an unexpected crop of horror and exploitation films based on children’s tales that dropped last Christmas. Since Dr. Suess’ Grinch is still under copyright the makers of this film had to change a few names to bring us the tale of Cindy You-Know-Who and the residents of Newville’s battle against the evil green creature known as The Mean One.
Our story begins with a familiar flashback accompanied by the rhyming narration of Christopher Sanders but, in a twist, just as young Cindy (Saphina Chanadet; Balance of the Force) is about to change The Mean One’s attitude her mother appears and attacks him, getting herself killed in the process.
- 10/2/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
https://youtu.be/k35l5logCJE?si=M3KBaB-D8w0pDLow DeskPop Entertainment is proud to be releasing Steven Lamorte’s outrageous slasher parody, The Mean One, on VOD, DVD, and Blu-Ray next Tuesday, October 3rd! An indie smash that dominated last holiday season, the film racked up massive attention online, through the media, and via its wildly successful theatrical run exclusively at Regal Cinemas. In …
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- 9/26/2023
- by Janel Spiegel
- Horror News
The Mean One, a highly unofficial Christmas horror movie that turns the Grinch into a slasher maniac, received a limited theatrical release last holiday season, and it’s now headed home. Steven Lamorte‘s slasher parody hits VOD, DVD and Blu-ray on October 3.
While you wait, Desk Pop Entertainment has provided Bloody Disgusting with an exclusive clip from The Mean One this week to whet your appetite. Meet “The Grump” below.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold...
While you wait, Desk Pop Entertainment has provided Bloody Disgusting with an exclusive clip from The Mean One this week to whet your appetite. Meet “The Grump” below.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold...
- 9/19/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
That’S A Wrap: "Award winning director Marcel Walz’s upcoming horror/thriller That’S A Wrap is scheduled to release on digital platforms on August 25th, 2023 from Quiver Distribution. Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Monique T. Parent (Jurassic City), Sarah French (Space Wars : The Quest for Deepstar), Gigi Gustin (The Retaliators) and Dave Sheridan (The Devil’s Rejects) star in a film written by Joe Knetter and Robert L. Lucas.
The cast of a film arrive to a wrap party, but someone has dressed up as the slasher in the film, and begins to stage their own kill scenes. One by one, the cast disappear until the true nature of the evening is revealed.
Joe Knetter, Marcel Walz and Sarah French produce, with Bj Mezek, Andreas Tremmel, Justus Heinz, Yazid Benfeghoul, Tina Limbeck, Robert L. Lucas and Kai E. Bogatzki executive producing.
Says director Walz, “I’m so excited to...
The cast of a film arrive to a wrap party, but someone has dressed up as the slasher in the film, and begins to stage their own kill scenes. One by one, the cast disappear until the true nature of the evening is revealed.
Joe Knetter, Marcel Walz and Sarah French produce, with Bj Mezek, Andreas Tremmel, Justus Heinz, Yazid Benfeghoul, Tina Limbeck, Robert L. Lucas and Kai E. Bogatzki executive producing.
Says director Walz, “I’m so excited to...
- 7/12/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
XYZ Films gave director Steven Lamorte’s horror film The Mean One, a “violent slasher parody” that draws clear inspiration from the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a theatrical release in the U.S. last December. I watched the movie at the time, and you can read my 5/10 review at This Link. If you didn’t catch The Mean One last year, you may be glad to hear that DeskPop Entertainment is now planning to give the film a VOD release on October 3rd!
Lamorte gave the following statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “We’re so excited to bring The Mean One to our amazing fans and audiences around the world with the team at Deskpop. Their specialty in working with genre films like ours make them the perfect partner for our unique brand of Christmas chaos!“
DeskPop’s Mat Levy added: “I am thrilled to...
Lamorte gave the following statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “We’re so excited to bring The Mean One to our amazing fans and audiences around the world with the team at Deskpop. Their specialty in working with genre films like ours make them the perfect partner for our unique brand of Christmas chaos!“
DeskPop’s Mat Levy added: “I am thrilled to...
- 7/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Mean One, a highly unofficial Christmas horror movie that turns the Grinch into a slasher movie maniac, received a limited theatrical release last holiday season. THR reports today that the holiday slasher finally set a date for home release.
Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody will finally come home to VOD on October 3 from DeskPop Entertainment.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
Directed by Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler,...
Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody will finally come home to VOD on October 3 from DeskPop Entertainment.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
Directed by Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Grinch-centric horror comedy The Mean One is heading home.
The movie, which began life as a trailer that exploded into a viral sensation, has been picked up by DeskPop Entertainment, which will release the title Oct. 3 on VOD.
Directed by Steven Lamorte, Mean One is part of a recent spate of headline-generating horror movies that offer murderous takes on beloved children’s classics. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey was a recent hit.
Mean One features David Howard Thornton, known for playing Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies, as a familiar-looking green-skinned humbug in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the small town town of Newville.
The script by Lamorte, Flip Kobler and Finn Kobler focuses on Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by the Mean One 20 Christmases earlier, returning to town to seek closure. When the Mean One launches a new reign of...
The movie, which began life as a trailer that exploded into a viral sensation, has been picked up by DeskPop Entertainment, which will release the title Oct. 3 on VOD.
Directed by Steven Lamorte, Mean One is part of a recent spate of headline-generating horror movies that offer murderous takes on beloved children’s classics. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey was a recent hit.
Mean One features David Howard Thornton, known for playing Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies, as a familiar-looking green-skinned humbug in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the small town town of Newville.
The script by Lamorte, Flip Kobler and Finn Kobler focuses on Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by the Mean One 20 Christmases earlier, returning to town to seek closure. When the Mean One launches a new reign of...
- 7/5/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars: David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, Amy Schumacher | Written by Flip and Fin Kobler | Directed by Steven Lamorte
The Mean One, along with Mad Heidi and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is part of an unexpected crop of horror and exploitation films based on children’s tales arriving this Christmas. Since Dr, Suess’ Grinch is still under copyright the makers of this film had to change a few names to bring us the tale of Cindy You-Know-Who and the residents of Newville’s battle against the evil green creature known as The Mean One.
Our story begins with a familiar flashback accompanied by the rhyming narration of Christopher Sanders but, in a twist, just as young Cindy (Saphina Chanadet; Balance of the Force) is about to change The Mean One’s attitude her mother appears and attacks him, getting herself killed in the process.
The Mean One, along with Mad Heidi and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is part of an unexpected crop of horror and exploitation films based on children’s tales arriving this Christmas. Since Dr, Suess’ Grinch is still under copyright the makers of this film had to change a few names to bring us the tale of Cindy You-Know-Who and the residents of Newville’s battle against the evil green creature known as The Mean One.
Our story begins with a familiar flashback accompanied by the rhyming narration of Christopher Sanders but, in a twist, just as young Cindy (Saphina Chanadet; Balance of the Force) is about to change The Mean One’s attitude her mother appears and attacks him, getting herself killed in the process.
- 12/16/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
For many movie fans who watched "Bambi" at a tender age, the Disney movie may seem as horrifying as it is cute. After all, before the sweet yearling at the heart of the classic 1942 film has a chance to so much as finish gulping down his first taste of spring grass, his mother is shot by hunters. Bambi's mother's death may be mild by adult standards, but for a kid, it's a harrowing introduction to the world of Disney. But at least in the world of Walt Disney, Bambi has a happy ending. The same can't be promised for "Bambi: The Reckoning," an upcoming horror film that Bloody Disgusting reports is in the works from the director of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
That's right: the future prince of the forest is the latest lovable childhood icon to get the slasher treatment from Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the filmmaker who's already...
That's right: the future prince of the forest is the latest lovable childhood icon to get the slasher treatment from Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the filmmaker who's already...
- 12/9/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Dr. Seuss’ children’s story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has likely withstood the test of time because of its simple yet effective message: The Christmas season has more to do with community than material items. There’s also its eponymous villain, whose grouchy “Bah! Humbug!” spirit in the face of borderline-oppressive seasonal cheer is as understandable as his eventual redemption. The fable has been adapted to the big and small screen numerous times, from the lovely 1966 animated TV film directed by Chuck Jones to Ron Howard’s misbegotten eyesore starring Jim Carrey as a live-action Grinch. The source material’s bare plot and ubiquitous imagery make it a malleable text ripe for a wide range of interpretations, the latest of which is “The Mean One,” an unauthorized slasher parody starring David Howard Thornton, aka the man behind Art the Clown in the “Terrifier” films.
Director Steven Lamorte cheekily repurposes...
Director Steven Lamorte cheekily repurposes...
- 12/8/2022
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Plot: A parody of the classic Dr. Seuss story How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Mean One imagines what it would have been like if the Grinch was a bloodthirsty killer.
Review: Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel first told the world How the Grinch Stole Christmas back in 1957, when the story – written in rhymed verse – was published as a book and also in the pages of Redbook magazine. That tale has been a beloved classic for sixty-five years now, and has received multiple adaptations over the decades, including an animated TV movie that was narrated by Boris Karloff, a 2000 live-action film starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, a computer animated film with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the Grinch, and a popular musical. They all keep the same basic story intact: a furry green fellow called the Grinch lives in a cave overlooking the town of Whoville, and becomes deeply annoyed with the town’s Christmas celebrations.
Review: Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel first told the world How the Grinch Stole Christmas back in 1957, when the story – written in rhymed verse – was published as a book and also in the pages of Redbook magazine. That tale has been a beloved classic for sixty-five years now, and has received multiple adaptations over the decades, including an animated TV movie that was narrated by Boris Karloff, a 2000 live-action film starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, a computer animated film with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the Grinch, and a popular musical. They all keep the same basic story intact: a furry green fellow called the Grinch lives in a cave overlooking the town of Whoville, and becomes deeply annoyed with the town’s Christmas celebrations.
- 12/7/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
With the unprecedented success of Terrifier 2, Art the Clown cemented his place as a horror icon of the modern age. While the Terrifier franchise has become synonymous with Halloween, Art actor David Howard Thornton is slashing into Christmas with The Mean One, an unauthorized horror parody of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
The indie film is directed by Steven Lamorte (Never Leave Alive) and written by Flip Kobler – best known for penning such direct-to-video Disney sequels as The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World, and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas – and his son, Finn Kobler.
Nearly 20 years after an unidentified intruder dressed as Santa Claus kills her mother, Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) returns to the small town of Newville with her father (Flip Kobler) to sell their family home. Cindy is skeptical about returning, but her therapist...
The indie film is directed by Steven Lamorte (Never Leave Alive) and written by Flip Kobler – best known for penning such direct-to-video Disney sequels as The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, Pocahontas 2: Journey to a New World, and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas – and his son, Finn Kobler.
Nearly 20 years after an unidentified intruder dressed as Santa Claus kills her mother, Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) returns to the small town of Newville with her father (Flip Kobler) to sell their family home. Cindy is skeptical about returning, but her therapist...
- 12/6/2022
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I am in complete support of children's entertainment icons being repurposed into horrific killers. While it might be a bit cheap, I'm of the belief that these stories serve to de-establish the creative control that soul-sucking companies have on these characters. While not necessarily an act of artistic rebellion, parodies that twist the meanings of stories popularized by the likes of Disney or Warner Bros. should be welcomed with a lot more intrigue than the disdain they are often given by those stuck in the past.
At the same time, however, that doesn't mean that they are given a free pass from making a compelling and technically sound film, and "The Mean One" is certainly not that. Branding itself as an unauthorized parody of Hallmark Christmas movies and a certain Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, director Steven Lamorte makes this crabby scrooge into a...
At the same time, however, that doesn't mean that they are given a free pass from making a compelling and technically sound film, and "The Mean One" is certainly not that. Branding itself as an unauthorized parody of Hallmark Christmas movies and a certain Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, director Steven Lamorte makes this crabby scrooge into a...
- 12/6/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
This grinch really is a “Mean One”.
On Monday, the trailer dropped for “The Mean One”, a brand new low-budget horror parody of Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas tale.
Read More: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special’: Twitter Loves Rocket’s Christmas Gift And Mantis-Peter Quill Twist
“The Grinch steals a lot more than Christmas in this forthcoming horror parody/sequel to the classic Dr. Seuss yuletide tale,” the official description reads. “‘Terrifer 2”s David Howard Thornton plays the titular green meanie while Krystle Martin plays an adult Cindy You-Know-Who out for revenge twenty years later.”
The trailer reveals some of the film’s bloody, violent action and suspense.
“I’m not going to be a victim,” the adult Cindy says at one point. “It’s time to roast this beast.”
Read More: Kylie Jenner Shows Off Enormous Two-Storey Christmas Tree: ‘Tis The Season’
The film hails from director Steven Lamorte,...
On Monday, the trailer dropped for “The Mean One”, a brand new low-budget horror parody of Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas tale.
Read More: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special’: Twitter Loves Rocket’s Christmas Gift And Mantis-Peter Quill Twist
“The Grinch steals a lot more than Christmas in this forthcoming horror parody/sequel to the classic Dr. Seuss yuletide tale,” the official description reads. “‘Terrifer 2”s David Howard Thornton plays the titular green meanie while Krystle Martin plays an adult Cindy You-Know-Who out for revenge twenty years later.”
The trailer reveals some of the film’s bloody, violent action and suspense.
“I’m not going to be a victim,” the adult Cindy says at one point. “It’s time to roast this beast.”
Read More: Kylie Jenner Shows Off Enormous Two-Storey Christmas Tree: ‘Tis The Season’
The film hails from director Steven Lamorte,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Headed to US theaters on December 9th, here's a look at the trailer for The Mean One, starring Terrifier 2's David Howard Thornton!
"Atlas Film Distribution will release Steven Lamorte's outrageous slasher parody, The Mean One, in U.S. cinemas on December 9th. A recent announcement of the film instantly turned it into a viral sensation, with mentions of the movie appearing everywhere from The Drew Barrymore Show to Fox News.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure... but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new...
"Atlas Film Distribution will release Steven Lamorte's outrageous slasher parody, The Mean One, in U.S. cinemas on December 9th. A recent announcement of the film instantly turned it into a viral sensation, with mentions of the movie appearing everywhere from The Drew Barrymore Show to Fox News.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure... but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Atlas Film Distribution has launched the trailer for ‘The Mean One,’ a slasher parody film based on the classic Dr. Seuss character The Grinch.
The Grinch steals a lot more than Christmas in this forthcoming horror parody/sequel to the classic Dr. Seuss yuletide tale.
The story takes place in the little town of Newville where a green monster lurks menacingly in his home in the mountains above. Every holiday season, the beast dons a red Santa suit and pays a visit to the village to wreak havoc among its citizens.
Young Cindy You-Know-Who lost both of her parents to the monster twenty years ago and has now returned to Newville in search of vengeance. With the grumpy, green-skinned menace ready to kill once again, Cindy has to figure out a way to defeat him before he can ruin Christmas.
‘Terrifer 2”s David Howard Thornton plays the titular green meanie...
The Grinch steals a lot more than Christmas in this forthcoming horror parody/sequel to the classic Dr. Seuss yuletide tale.
The story takes place in the little town of Newville where a green monster lurks menacingly in his home in the mountains above. Every holiday season, the beast dons a red Santa suit and pays a visit to the village to wreak havoc among its citizens.
Young Cindy You-Know-Who lost both of her parents to the monster twenty years ago and has now returned to Newville in search of vengeance. With the grumpy, green-skinned menace ready to kill once again, Cindy has to figure out a way to defeat him before he can ruin Christmas.
‘Terrifer 2”s David Howard Thornton plays the titular green meanie...
- 11/29/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Grinch's blood-red Santa Claus coat isn't the only splash of crimson that'll be decking the halls this holiday season. Inspired by Dr. Seuss's classic children's story, the hairy green villain is making a killer comeback in XYZ Films' new parody horror movie.
"The Mean One" - which got its title from the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft in the 1966 animated TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" - reimagines the story of the infamous Grinch by sucking out all the childood whimsy and replacing it with a gruesome storyline that results in piles of blood-stained snow.
If Dr. Seuss's original Grinch was as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel, it sounds like director Steven Lamorte's The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is someone Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) might need to fight off with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole.
"The Mean One" - which got its title from the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft in the 1966 animated TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" - reimagines the story of the infamous Grinch by sucking out all the childood whimsy and replacing it with a gruesome storyline that results in piles of blood-stained snow.
If Dr. Seuss's original Grinch was as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel, it sounds like director Steven Lamorte's The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is someone Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) might need to fight off with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole.
- 11/29/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
We’ve seen more than a few childhood characters get the horror treatment lately for one reason or another. The next on the chopping block is The Mean One, a “violent slasher parody” inspired by Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It was just last week when we told you that The Mean One would be headed to theaters in December, and the first trailer has officially been released for your viewing please.
Directed by Steven Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, The Mean One stars David Howard Thornton (Terrifier 2) as “a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of...
Directed by Steven Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, The Mean One stars David Howard Thornton (Terrifier 2) as “a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of...
- 11/29/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Atlas Film Distribution is getting set to unleash The Mean One, a highly unofficial Christmas horror movie that turns the Grinch into a slasher movie maniac. Because why not?!
The company will release Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody in U.S. cinemas on December 9, and the official trailer has been unleashed. Watch The Mean One trailer below!
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
Directed by Lamorte with a...
The company will release Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody in U.S. cinemas on December 9, and the official trailer has been unleashed. Watch The Mean One trailer below!
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
Directed by Lamorte with a...
- 11/28/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
No beloved childhood character is safe. If transforming Winne the Pooh into a slasher villain wasn’t enough for you, then you should prepare yourself for The Mean One, a “violent slasher parody” inspired by Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The unofficial take on the Christmas classic will actually be released in theaters as Atlas Film Distribution announced today that the Grinch horror movie would hit theaters in the U.S. on December 9th.
Related The Mean One: Grinch-inspired horror film gets free online release in December
It was previously reported that The Mean One would be released online for free, which was understandable given its unofficial status, but it would appear that they’re embracing the parody aspect of the production. Directed by Steven Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, The Mean One stars David Howard Thornton (Terrifier 2) as “a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit,...
Related The Mean One: Grinch-inspired horror film gets free online release in December
It was previously reported that The Mean One would be released online for free, which was understandable given its unofficial status, but it would appear that they’re embracing the parody aspect of the production. Directed by Steven Lamorte with a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, The Mean One stars David Howard Thornton (Terrifier 2) as “a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit,...
- 11/24/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Atlas Film Distribution is getting set to unleash The Mean One, an unofficial take on a classic Christmas story that turns the Grinch into a murderous slasher movie maniac.
Atlas Film Distribution will release Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody in U.S. cinemas on December 9, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon.
While you wait, slash through the snow with the official poster art below.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
Atlas Film Distribution will release Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody in U.S. cinemas on December 9, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon.
While you wait, slash through the snow with the official poster art below.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (Terrifier 2‘s David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but when the Mean One launches a new reign of terror that threatens to destroy Christmas, Cindy finds a bold new purpose – trapping and killing the monster.
- 11/23/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
XYZ Films has picked up the U.S. distribution rights to director Steven Lamorte’s horror film The Mean One, a “violent slasher parody” that draws clear inspiration from the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! XYZ has an interesting release strategy in mind for the film as well: they’re going to release it for free online on December 15th.
David Howard Thornton, who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies (see today’s exclusive clip from Terrifier 2 Here), takes on the role of the Grinch-like title character in The Mean One,
a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the festive small town of Frazier Park, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who, whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure.
Thornton is joined in the cast...
David Howard Thornton, who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies (see today’s exclusive clip from Terrifier 2 Here), takes on the role of the Grinch-like title character in The Mean One,
a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the festive small town of Frazier Park, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who, whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure.
Thornton is joined in the cast...
- 10/13/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
For those of you looking to switch up your holiday routine and tread on the naughty side keep an eye out for David Howard Thornton in Steven Lamorte's slasher parody, The Mean One. In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy has her parents murdered and her Christmas stolen by a blood thirsty green figure in a red Santa suit - The Mean One. But when the ravenous, Christmas hating creature begins to terrorize the town and threatens to ruin the holiday, she finds a new purpose - trapping and killing the monster. The star of the popular Terrifier films, the sequel is in cinemas right now, Thornton dons some mean and green makeup for this role and is looking to square off against actor...
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- 10/8/2022
- Screen Anarchy
XYZ Films Acquires The Mean One for Wide December 15th Holiday Release: "XYZ Films is proud to announce their acquisition of director Steven Lamorte's outrageous slasher parody, The Mean One. The distributor will release the film for free everywhere in the U.S. on December 15th, gifting the film to all horror fans this holiday season.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure... but is about to discover that this fiend with a heart two sizes to small is still quite eager to carve the roast beast.
In The Mean One, David Howard Thornton - currently in 800+ cinemas as...
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure... but is about to discover that this fiend with a heart two sizes to small is still quite eager to carve the roast beast.
In The Mean One, David Howard Thornton - currently in 800+ cinemas as...
- 10/7/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Much like Winnie the Pooh, the Grinch is getting his own horror movie this year, with XYZ Films announcing today that they’ve picked up The Mean One for a December 2022 release.
Director Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody will release for free everywhere in the U.S. on December 15th, gifting the film to all horror fans this holiday season.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but is about to discover that this fiend with a heart two sizes to small is still quite eager to carve the roast beast.
“In The Mean One, David Howard Thornton – currently...
Director Steven Lamorte‘s outrageous slasher parody will release for free everywhere in the U.S. on December 15th, gifting the film to all horror fans this holiday season.
In the audacious new parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure… but is about to discover that this fiend with a heart two sizes to small is still quite eager to carve the roast beast.
“In The Mean One, David Howard Thornton – currently...
- 10/7/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: XYZ Films has picked up director Steven Lamorte’s violent slasher parody, The Mean One, and plans to release the film for free online in the U.S. on December 15th.
In horror The Mean One, David Howard Thornton (who plays Art The Clown in Terrifier 2) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the festive small town of Frazier Park, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure. Above is a first-look image from the feature.
Directed by Lamorte from a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, David Howard Thornton stars with Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher.
Pic is a co-production between A Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, and Kali Pictures.
In horror The Mean One, David Howard Thornton (who plays Art The Clown in Terrifier 2) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the festive small town of Frazier Park, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier, is returning to town to seek closure. Above is a first-look image from the feature.
Directed by Lamorte from a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, David Howard Thornton stars with Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham, Erik Baker, Flip Kobler, and Amy Schumacher.
Pic is a co-production between A Sleight of Hand Productions, Amy Rose Productions, and Kali Pictures.
- 10/7/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
I actually had a lot of fun watching The Powerpuff Girls animated series with my kids back in the day. Now, thanks to producer Adi Shankar, we have a short film to share with you that envisions The Powerpuff Girls in a dark and gritty way called Powerpuff Girls: The Long Way Back.
Adi Shankar is the producer of the Castlevania animated series and he previously produced a few “bootleg” projects such as the Venom short Truth in Journalism, Power Rangers, The Punisher, and Judge Dredd: Superfiend.
This Powerpuff Girls short is the first in what will be a series of fan-made films made under a new project called “One-Shots Presents”. The purpose is to “showcase up and coming filmmakers who share our love of fandom.”
Here’s the synopsis for the short film:
Based on the cartoon , "Powerpuff Girls: The Long Way Back" is a live-action reimagining of our...
Adi Shankar is the producer of the Castlevania animated series and he previously produced a few “bootleg” projects such as the Venom short Truth in Journalism, Power Rangers, The Punisher, and Judge Dredd: Superfiend.
This Powerpuff Girls short is the first in what will be a series of fan-made films made under a new project called “One-Shots Presents”. The purpose is to “showcase up and coming filmmakers who share our love of fandom.”
Here’s the synopsis for the short film:
Based on the cartoon , "Powerpuff Girls: The Long Way Back" is a live-action reimagining of our...
- 12/3/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Stars: John Hennigan, Michelle Taylor, Eric Etebari, Joseph Gatt, J. Michael Evans | Written by J. Amanda Sabater | Directed by Steven Lamorte
Fyi: With the film now released on VOD in the UK, under a new title, here’s a reposting of our review of Never Leave Alive – now known as 3 Hours Until Dead.
3 Hours Until Dead is the latest star vehicle for wrestler/actor John Hennigan, who has parlayed his in-ring skills into leading man status in a number of action movies such as Hercules Reborn and his passion project Boone: The Bounty Hunter.
His latest film sees Hennigan playing world-renown hunter Rick Rainsford, who boat capsizes, leaving him trapped on a deserted island with his reluctant companion, Anna. While attempting to save another gravely injured survivor the pair find themselves hunted by Zaroff, a sociopathic ex-Kgb Agent along with his partner Ivan. In spite of their differences Rick...
Fyi: With the film now released on VOD in the UK, under a new title, here’s a reposting of our review of Never Leave Alive – now known as 3 Hours Until Dead.
3 Hours Until Dead is the latest star vehicle for wrestler/actor John Hennigan, who has parlayed his in-ring skills into leading man status in a number of action movies such as Hercules Reborn and his passion project Boone: The Bounty Hunter.
His latest film sees Hennigan playing world-renown hunter Rick Rainsford, who boat capsizes, leaving him trapped on a deserted island with his reluctant companion, Anna. While attempting to save another gravely injured survivor the pair find themselves hunted by Zaroff, a sociopathic ex-Kgb Agent along with his partner Ivan. In spite of their differences Rick...
- 5/9/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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