An upcoming Mickey Mouse horror movie is already way better than another Mickey Mouse-inspired horror movie based on the classic Steamboat Willie short film. The horror genre is defined by trends, and there are many nowadays that have given the genre a variety of movies. As the trend of reboots and legacy sequels continues, another trend is gaining force, despite the many controversies it sparks: horror adaptations of family-friendly stories and characters. While these darker takes are not new, they have gained force since the viral and controversial release of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey in 2023.
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