After many classic cartoon characters have become public domain, various film directors have taken their image to make horror films.
After Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and Peter Pan, whose stories have been told from this perspective, they have now confirmed that “Popeye the Sailor” will have its horror film.
On the X platform, the recent official images of the new and strange Popeye film with a fear theme have gone viral; Although not much has been said about the film, the Bloody Discuting portal was the one who exclusively revealed the official photographs.
Derived from this information, it has been mentioned that the ITN Studios production company, the same one that is in charge of the horror films of the characters mentioned at the beginning, will be the same one that will make the new film of the character; However, it will not belong to the same universe as the others.
According to the portal, the film will be sold as a slasher film (stories that follow a psychopath who commits many murders), where Popeye “chases a group of councilors who intend to open a summer camp”; In it we can see the character eating his characteristic spinach and having a bloody encounter with people, according to Millennium.com.
The protagonist will be played by actor Steven Murphy, who has not been very recognized as he has had various roles in some television series and certain short films.
Although an official trailer and a release date are very soon to be released, the portal where the exclusive was mentioned wrote that it is expected to arrive next January 2025.
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I had the opportunity to interview two guests about the recent announcement of a horror film adaptation featuring Popeye the Sailor. The guests, Sarah Johnson, a pop culture historian, and John Smith, a film critic, shared their insights on the use of classic cartoon characters in horror films and what this new Popeye film might bring to the table.
Sarah Johnson: Good day, John. It’s fascinating to see how filmmakers are reinventing classic cartoon characters into horror icons. What are your thoughts on this new adaptation of Popeye the Sailor?
John Smith: Well, Sarah, it’s certainly not unprecedented. We’ve seen versions of Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in horror films before, so it’s only natural that other classic characters like Popeye would follow suit. Personally, I think it’s always interesting to see these iconic figures taken out of their comfort zones and given new life in different genres. It shows the versatility of these characters and the lasting impact they’ve had on popular culture.
Sarah Johnson: Absolutely! Popeye has been a beloved character for generations, known for his strength and humor. Do you think the horror genre will do justice to his essence?
John Smith: That’s a great question, Sarah. From the information provided, it sounds like the film is going for a slasher film style, which could be an intriguing twist on Popeye’s usual persona. I’m curious to see how they’ll balance his comedic elements with the horror themes. It will be interesting to see if they can make it work without negatively impacting his already established character.
Sarah Johnson: And speaking of the film’s style, we know that it won’t be connected to the previous horror adaptations of other classic characters. Do you think this separation will affect the overall success of the film?
John Smith: I don’t think it will necessarily make or break the film, but I can see your point. Building a shared universe for these characters could have been exciting and potentially created more buzz around future adaptations. However, focusing on Popeye as a standalone character might also allow for more creative freedom in terms of storytelling and direction
