A new horror-comedy slasher, Shiver Me Timbers, is set to put a terrifying spin on Popeye the Sailor, joining the growing trend of classic characters getting horror makeovers. Directed by Paul Mann and produced by Alpeke Entertainment, the film will hit theaters in the U.S. and Canada on April 1, with Gravitas Ventures handling the release. A brand-new trailer has just been revealed, giving audiences a glimpse of this twisted take on the beloved sailor.

The story follows Olive Oyl, her brother Castor, and a group of friends on a camping trip in Northern California during the summer of 1986. Their goal? To witness the spectacular meteor shower that comes with Halley’s Comet. But their peaceful getaway takes a horrifying turn when a meteor crashes and transforms Popeye into an unstoppable killer. What was meant to be a night of stargazing quickly spirals into a desperate fight for survival.

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