Actor Sarah Nicklin reveals new details about her intense opening scene in Popeye the Slayer Man, the upcoming horror feature set to release in theaters and on VOD via Vantage Media on March 21, 2025. Directed by Robert Michael Ryan from a screenplay by John Doolan (Remains), this fresh take on a classic cartoon legend follows a group of friends who sneak into an abandoned spinach factory to document the urban myth of a haunted “Sailor Man.” When they realize the legend is more than a story, their exploration becomes a fight for survival.

Opening Scene of Popeye the Slayer Man

The First Five Minutes of Popeye the Slayer Man - Official Clip | VMI Worldwide

Interview with Sarah Nicklin

Sarah Nicklin INTERVIEW - Popeye the SLAYER MAN

Shot in New York State as a co-production among Salem House Films, Millman Productions, Ron Lee Productions, and Otsego Media, the film also features Sean Michael Conway, Elena Juliano, Mabel Thomas, and Marie-Louise Boisnier, along with Angela Relucio (Code Black) and Nicklin (The Black Mass). Jason Stephens stars as the formidable Sailor Man. With practical special makeup effects by R.J. Young and cinematography by Korey Rowe, Popeye the Slayer Man aims to capture the raw atmosphere of ‘70s and ‘80s horror. Producer Jeff Miller notes, “We hope audiences will have as much fun with this movie as we had making it. Grab a can of spinach, sit back, and enjoy!”

Popeye The Slayer Man RED BAND Trailer

Popeye the Slayer Man - Official Trailer | VMI Worldwide

Popeye the Slayer Man
in Theaters March 21, 2025,