Hewes Pictures announced a special One Night Only®, release of I HEART WILLIE, a Steamboat Willie-inspired horror/slasher, coming exclusively to theaters for One Night Only®. This chilling origin story presents genre fans with a sinister reimagining of one of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, along with one of the most horrifying love stories of the year.

Currently, no official trailer has been released, however there is a decent teaser you can view here. Also, this is what we know so far:

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.

I HEART WILLIE features performances by Maya Luna, Micho Camacho, Sergio Rogalto, and Daniela Porras. It was written by David Vaughn (American Rust), who also stars as Willie. It is directed by Alejandro G. Alegre.

I don’t have a screener so I can’t say yay or nay. Is Willie giving body in the poster or is it me needing to get outside more? At any rate as soon as I get a trailer, you get a trailer.

I HEART WILLIE coming exclusively to theaters across North America for One Night Only®, February 26th, 2025.