Forget the Happiest Place on Earth, Mickey Mouse is going off the rails — the happy-go-lucky rodent is now running riot in a horror flick … and get ready to see a lot more of this new Mick.
The copyright for the earliest version of the Disney character — from the 1928 animated classic, “Steamboat Willie” — expired Monday … and filmmakers are already taking advantage by making him the villain in the new slasher film, “Mickey’s Mouse Trap.”
The British independent movie doesn’t have a release date yet, but the plot has a group of teens fleeing for their lives as a knife-wielding man in a Mickey costume unleashes terror at an amusement park.
That’s not all — a new Micky-inspired horror game, “Infestation 88,” has also dropped … featuring a blood-stained version of the character.
Despite, the early version of MM now being public domain, both projects make it clear they’re not affiliated or endorsed by Disney — no doubt hoping to steer clear of Mouse House lawyers.
Disney is reassuring fans the wholesome modern version of Mickey remains unaffected by the copyright expiration … so, he’ll remain the Walt Disney Company’s global ambassador.
For now, though, someone tell Minnie to come get her man — cause he’s out here killing people!