The first trailer, stills, and teaser art for Popeye the Slayer Man, a horror reimagining of the iconic sailor’s story, have been unveiled ahead of its early 2025 release. The film takes audiences to an abandoned spinach canning factory, where a group of friends ventures to document the legend of the sinister “Sailor Man” said to haunt the area.
Producer Jeff Miller promises a throwback to practical effects for the gore, eschewing heavy reliance on CGI. “We can’t wait for audiences to get a load of this gory and scary version of Popeye,” Miller shared, hinting at the film’s unique take on the classic character. Discussions with interested buyers are currently underway.
The cast includes Sean Michael Conway, Elena Juliano, Mabel Thomas, Marie-Louise Boisnier, Jeff Thomas, and Steven McCormack, along with horror genre favorites Angela Relucio (Code Black, The Cabining) and Sarah Nicklin (Nun of That, The Black Mass). Jason Stephens takes on the title role of the terrifying Sailor Man.
Directed by Robert Michael Ryan (Ouija Witch), with a screenplay by John Doolan (Remains), the film boasts a production team that includes Jeff Miller (The Toybox), Cuyle Carvin (Ouija Witch), and others. Special makeup effects were led by R.J. Young, with Korey Rowe as Director of Photography.
