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Mickey Mouse Exits Copyright, Inspires Horror Film Frenzy

This still image from video provided by Disney shows the character Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated short "Steamboat Willie." On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” ent

Step right up, folks! Hold on to your hats and prepare for a hair-raising adventure that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about a beloved childhood character. That's right, Mickey Mouse, the iconic symbol of whimsy and joy, has taken a wicked turn on the dark side.

As of Monday, the earliest incarnation of Mickey Mouse, from the 1928 classic 'Steamboat Willie,' has been released into the public domain, like a mischievous spirit unleashed upon our unsuspecting souls. And it seems that filmmakers wasted no time in exploiting this newfound freedom, as not one, but two horror films featuring the menacing Mickey have already been announced.

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