‘This is not the funhouse’
The Mouse Trap is a 2024 Canadian horror film about a young woman and her friends being stalked by a maniac dressed as Mickey Mouse. Originally known as Mickey’s Mouse Trap
Directed, photographed and edited by Jamie Bailey from a storyline by Simon Phillips. Produced by Mem Ferda. Executive produced by Alexander Gausman, Mark Popejoy and Paul Whitney.
The MM Trap production stars Sophie McIntosh, Callum Sywyk, Allegra Nocita, Ben Harris, Damir Kovic, Mackenzie Mills, Nick Biskupek and Simon Phillips.
Plot:
It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive…
Director Jamie Bailey has stated: “We just wanted to have fun with it all. I mean it’s Steamboat Willie‘s Mickey Mouse murdering people. It’s ridiculous. We ran with it and had fun doing it and I think it shows”
Reviews:
” …The Mouse Trap is a mediocre slasher that offers moments of fun but fails to live up to its potential. It may appeal to those looking for a quirky, low-budget horror film with a nostalgic twist, but for most viewers, it will likely be a forgettable experience. If you’re expecting a Disney-themed horror film, this isn’t it.” CineDump
” …very much like Blood and Honey, The Mouse Trap is first and foremost a rushed-out cash grab, existing only to exploit Disney’s copyright loss before anyone else could, quality be damned. Another commonality the two flicks share: just ending without an ending. While I get the curiosity factor, this chunk of cheese isn’t worth taking the bait.” Flick Attack
“The acting in The Mousetrap significantly amplifies the suspense, drawing the audience deeper into the unfolding drama. Sophie McIntosh’s portrayal of Alex is particularly standout, capturing the essence of her character with remarkable depth. Her performance is a masterclass in conveying fear and vulnerability; every flicker of apprehension and every tense moment is etched vividly across her face.” 7/10, Midgard Times
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Release:
The Mouse Trap was released by Gravitas Ventures on VOD on August 6, 2024, followed by a Blu-ray release on August 13, 2024.
Notes:
We initially posted about this movie on January 3, 2024, when it was known as Mickey’s Mouse Trap. The movie contains footage from the 1928 Walt Disney Mickey Mouse short Steamboat Willie which is now in the public domain.
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