Last Updated on August 26, 2025 by FANGORIA Staff
Following Pinocchio, Winnie-the-Pooh and Mickey Mouse, the next beloved childhood character getting the horror movie treatment is Popeye the Slayer Man, a new horror feature exploring an alternate bloody backstory for the legendary cartoon sailor.
Popeye the Slayer Man gets a brand new trailer, stills and poster today ahead of its release in early 2025.
Robert Michael Ryan (Ouija Witch) directs from a screenplay by John Doolan (Remains), with Jeff Miller (The Toybox), Cuyle Carvin (Ouija Witch), and Ryan also contributing to the story.
Popeye the Slayer Man stars Sean Michael Conway, Elena Juliano, Mabel Thomas, Marie-Louise Boisnier, Jeff Thomas, and Steven McCormack, along with Angela Relucio (Code Black, The Cabining) and Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That, The Black Mass). Jason Stephens plays the titular role of the muscly maniac.
In Popeye the Slayer Man:
The film concerns a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned spinach canning factory to film a documentary on the legend of the “Sailor Man,” who is said to haunt the factory and local docks.
Popeye the Slayer Man is a co-production between Salem House Films, Millman Productions, Ron Lee Productions, and Otsego Media.
Producer Jeff Miller has this to say of the upcoming childhood-destroyer:
“We can’t wait for audiences to get a load of this gory and scary version of Popeye, […] We went old-school and focused on using real practical effects, and not relying on CG for the gore. We’re talking with very enthusiastic and interested buyers now. ”
Watch the new trailer and check out the poster and stills for Popeye the Slayer Man below and stay tuned for more release info.
