By MICHAEL GINGOLD
This is becoming a cottage industry now.
Joining last year’s THE MOUSE TRAP and the forthcoming SCREAMBOAT is yet another fright flick taking advantage of STEAMBOAT WILLIE, Mickey Mouse’s screen debut, falling into the public domain. I HEART WILLIE is coming exclusively to North American theaters for a single night on Wednesday, February 26 from Rubey Entertainment, LLC. The film, which was shot in Michoacán, Mexico and premiered to a sold-out crowd at Mexico City’s Morbido Film Fest, was directed by Alejandro G. Alegre from a script by David Vaughn, who also plays the title role and produced the movie with Princeton Holt. The cast also includes Maya Luna, Micho Camacho, Sergio Rogalto, and Daniela Porras.
The synopsis: “Popular YouTubers Daniel and Nico are invited to investigate a haunted property, drawn by rumors of a malevolent force. The legend centers around a boy born with deformities, resembling a human-mouse hybrid, who inspired Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. Abused and isolated, the boy, now known as Willie, crafts a bodysuit from the skins of trespassers. Over the years, his gruesome legacy fades into folklore–until a series of disappearances sparks renewed interest. As Daniel and Nico set up for a night of thrills, they unknowingly step into a deadly game of survival.”
“We’re thrilled to bring I HEART WILLIE to audiences everywhere,” Holt says. “This film was made with the fans in mind, and we can’t wait for it to be an unforgettable experience–packed with scares, thrills, and a great time for everyone. We are confident I HEART WILLIE will become a cult classic, leaving fans talking long after the credits roll. By the way, speaking of end credits, don’t leave too early, or you might miss something.”
For more info, head over to the movie’s official website.
