First Winnie‑the‑Pooh: Blood and Honey, then The Mouse Trap and Screamboat (Mickey Mouse), then Popeye’s Revenge!
It’s obvious that Hollywood has run out of fresh ideas, but the scraping of the cartoon IPs-to horror pipeline doesn’t show signs of stopping anytime soon. Betty Boop is the latest classic to get a live-action B-horror made in its likeness:
“Getting your classic cartoon told as a horror film is still mind-blowing, but what sets Boop apart from all the other horror IPs is her motivation,” Jessica Russo, COO of VMI, said in a statement. “Boop’s dark history is extremely grim, but this telling allows her to get her power back. A true testament to feminism led by a predominantly female team.”
Jarrett Furst added: “When I learned this cartoon was entering the public domain, I knew there was something special waiting to happen. This team—brimming with extraordinary talent both in front of and behind the camera—absolutely blew me away. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Get ready for a wildly violent, ridiculously fun ride… and trust me, this is only the beginning.”
By the looks of things, the body looks tea!
VMI Worldwide is apparently taking Boop, a horror take on the classic Betty Boop cartoon, to the American Film Market. Would this be the type of thing you’d watch at home, OMG?
