SHIVER ME TIMBERS: A Twisted Horror Comedy That Redefines Popeye

 

Horror Fans, Brace Yourselves—Popeye Has Never Been This Terrifying!

Get ready to embark on a voyage of blood, guts, and dark humor—Alpake Entertainment has unleashed the uncensored red band trailer for Shiver Me Timbers, a horror-comedy that reimagines Popeye like never before.

Directed by Paul Mann, this wild genre mashup will be showcased at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin, with EuroObscura handling international sales. The film pays tribute to the outrageous gore and campy fun of 80s horror while throwing the beloved spinach-fueled sailor into his most horrifying adventure yet.

Popeye’s Dark Transformation

In Shiver Me Timbers, Olive Oyl, her brother Castor, and their friends set off on a seemingly innocent camping trip to watch a meteor shower. But their night of stargazing turns into a nightmare when an unexpected cosmic event transforms Popeye into an unstoppable, bloodthirsty killing machine. The result? A slasher spectacle packed with carnage, crude humor, and a terrifyingly twisted take on the classic character.

A Horror-Comedy for the Ages

If you’re a fan of over-the-top gore and gut-busting (literally) laughs, this film is for you. The newly released red band trailer gives us a taste of what’s in store—gruesome kills, unhinged comedy, and a Popeye like we’ve never seen before. Imagine a world where instead of eating spinach to save the day, Popeye uses his newfound strength for brutal, creative, and hilariously over-the-top kills.

Mark Your Calendars: April 2025 Release

North American distribution rights have already been scooped up by Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, with an official release set for April 2025. Meanwhile, the film will make waves at the European Film Market, where it’s bound to attract horror aficionados and cult film lovers alike.

So, horror fans, are you ready to set sail on the most insane horror-comedy ride of the year? Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on Shiver Me Timbers—and remember, Popeye’s not here to save you this time!

About EuroObscura: 

EuroObscura is an independent international sales agency focused on delivering high quality European horror - science fiction - action - fantasy movies to the worldwide market. Founded in 2010, EuroObscura has established itself as a leading sales agency for genre movies coming from Europe. Our mission is to promote European Fantastic cinema everywhere in the world. 

About Gravitas Ventures:

Gravitas Ventures is a leading all rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries. Founded in 2006, Gravitas connects independent filmmakers and producers with distribution opportunities across the globe. Working with talented directors and producers Gravitas  Ventures  has  distributed thousands of films into over a hundred million homes in North America - over one billion homes worldwide. Recent Gravitas Venture releases include Deep Fear, Slotherhouse, Padre Pio, Gringa, The Pez Outlaw, Downwind, Mack & Rita, The King’s Daughter, Queen Bees, Our Friend, Vanguard, The Secret: Dare to Dream. For more information, please visit www.gravitasventures.com, and follow @GravitasVOD on X and @gravitasventures on Instagram.

About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.:

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Toronto, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Cleveland. 

Anthem's portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world's premier combat sports channel with broadcast distribution across 10+ countries and available globally through multiple OTT platforms; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world's leading wrestling organizations; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion;  Game+, the leader in sports wagering, Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. 

Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com