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On February 26, for a one-night only screening, Hewes Pictures is presenting the new horror film I Heart Willie, a film inspired from Steamboat Willie, the original form of Mickey Mouse that had hit public domain in 2024. The first four minutes were revealed in a sneak peek, which you can see above.

Popular YouTubers Daniel and Nico are invited to investigate a haunted property drawn by rumors of a malevolent force. The legend centers around a boy born with deformities, resembling a human-mouse hybrid, who inspired Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie. Abused and isolated, the boy, now known as Willie, crafts a bodysuit from the skins of trespassers. Over the years, his gruesome legacy fades into folklore—until a series of disappearances sparks renewed interest. As Daniel and Nico set up for a night of thrills, they unknowingly step into a deadly game of survival.

Produced by longtime collaborators Princeton Holt (2050) and David Vaughn (American Rust), the film was written by Vaughn, who also stars as Willie. The film also features performances by Maya Luna, Micho Camacho, Sergio Rogalto, and Daniela Porras.

You can get tickets and showtimes at https://iheartwillie.com.