Even time is no match for powerhouse, industry mammoth, Disney, when it comes to a ticking clock on intellectual property becoming public domain. Created and drawn by Walt himself, 'Steamboat Willie' AKA 'Mickey Mouse' is up for grabs and boy did director, Steven LaMorte ever take hold with SCREAMBOAT.
Screamboat is a 2025 American comedy horror film directed by appropriately surnamed, Steven LaMorte. It's a reimagining of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks's 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. The plot follows a group of New Yorkers who are terrorized by a monstrous mouse named Steamboat Willie. It stars David Howard Thornton, Allison Pittel, Amy Schumacher, Jesse Posey, Kailey Hyman, Jesse Kove, and Jarlath Conroy.
Though the Walt Disney Company retains exclusive rights to its own Mickey Mouse universe, the Steamboat Willie version of the iconic character entered the public domain on January 1, 2024. One day later, Screamboat was announced.
"Screamboat is perfect stoner escapism, a film that never takes itself too seriously and takes pleasure in poking fun at our corporate overlords." (Dread Central)
"One of many horror movies based on public-domain intellectual property, this gory comedy is a slight cut above the rest, thanks to its humor, fun visual effects, and grimy ferryboat setting." (Common Sense Media)
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Saturday, May 10
Doors 10:00 PM | Film 10:30 PM *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets at www.riotheatretickets.ca
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SCREAMBOAT (Steven LaMorte | 2025 | NR | 102 mins) A late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality.
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*Film is NR. Must be 18+ for entry. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service. No outside food or drink permitted.
*Rio Theatre passes and groupons ok for this film. Passes and groupons can be redeemed at the box office. Subject to availability.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime, on the day of the show, (subject to availability).
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