The latest horror movie to put a gory twist on beloved pop culture icon Popeye is Shiver Me Timbers, and director Paul Mann’s bloody slasher is NOW AVAILABLE on digital at home. Blending classic slasher thrills with off-the-wall comedy, Shiver Me Timbers pays homage to 1980s horror classics while bringing Popeye into “his most terrifying […]
The latest horror movie to put a gory twist on beloved pop culture icon Popeye is Shiver Me Timbers, and director Paul Mann’s bloody slasher is NOW AVAILABLE on digital at home.
Blending classic slasher thrills with off-the-wall comedy, Shiver Me Timbers pays homage to 1980s horror classics while bringing Popeye into “his most terrifying adventure yet.”
Here’s the synopsis: “In Northern California during the summer of 1986, Olive Oyl, along with her cinema- obsessed friends and brother Castor, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime camping trip to witness the dazzling meteor shower accompanying the arrival of Halley’s comet. But what starts as a serene evening of stargazing quickly turns into a harrowing nightmare when a meteor from the comet transforms Popeye, into a terrifying and unstoppable killing machine.”
With Shiver Me Timbers now available from all major VOD retailers, Bloody Disgusting caught up with Paul Mann to talk about what makes his Popeye horror movie different from the rest, while also diving into the gore and 1980s setting, and touching upon his future public domain plans. You can read our exclusive chat with Shiver Me Timbers director Paul Mann below.
You’ll also find an exclusive clip and the movie’s official trailer underneath!
Bloody Disgusting: What sets Shiver Me Timbers apart from the recently released horror movies Popeye’s Revenge and Popeye the Slayer Man?
Paul Mann: The main difference is that Shiver Me Timbers is a comedy horror—emphasis on the comedy. Our film doesn’t take itself seriously at all; it leans more into the over-the-top, ’80s-style Troma comedy horrors. It fully embraces what it is without trying to be anything else. If you’re expecting a serious, terrifying horror movie, you’re in the wrong place.
What you’re getting with Shiver Me Timbers is the kind of film you invite your friends over to watch. You bring it to your frat house, dorm, or sorority, and have an absolute blast—probably rewinding scenes because it’s so outrageous, ridiculous, and, most importantly, fun. Our film knows its audience well. It’s made for younger viewers to laugh at, but also for those who were there in the VHS days and rented these kinds of films when they first came out. So, the biggest difference is that our film is all about over-the top, bloody fun.