Shiver Me Timbers (2025) Horror Comedy

Shiver Me Timbers (2025) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Updated: April 15, 2025

Shiver Me Timbers Plot Synopsis:

Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS SETS SAIL FOR APRIL 1ST RELEASE
ON MAJOR VOD PLATFORMS AND HOME VIDEO

LOS ANGELES – 1 st April 2025 – The Popeye horror comedy, Shiver Me Timbers arrives on
Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and all major platforms and physical media in the USA and Canada.
Get ready for a horror-comedy adventure like no other—Shiver Me Timbers is set to premiere on
April 1, 2025.
Produced by Alpake Entertainment and directed by Paul Stephen Mann, Shiver Me Timbers
brings a gruesome and hilarious twist to the beloved sailor’s world. Blending classic slasher
thrills with off-the-wall comedy, Shiver Me Timbers pays homage to 80s horror while bringing
Popeye into his most terrifying adventure yet. In Shiver Me Timbers, Olive Oyl, her brother
Castor and friends, go on a camping trip to see a meteor shower. But the night turns into horror
as a meteor transforms Popeye into an unstoppable killing machine.
“Shiver Me Timbers is a comedy horror—emphasis on the comedy. Our film doesn"t take itself
seriously; it leans more into the over-the-top, 80s-style Troma comedy horrors.”, says director
Paul Stephen Mann. “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—a great laugh—probably rewinding scenes because it"s so outrageous, ridiculous,
and, most importantly, fun.”
Acquired by Gravitas, LLC for North American distribution, Shiver Me Timbers will be
available on-demand starting April 1st, delivering an outrageous blend of nostalgia, horror,
and comedy straight to audiences at home.

Popeye public domain horror “Shiver Me Timbers” unleashes uncensored red band trailer with full Popeye reveal ahead of European Film Market

LOS ANGELES – 4th February 2025 – Get ready to set sail on a blood-soaked, laugh-out-loud voyage—Alpake Entertainment has just dropped the uncensored red band trailer for Shiver Me Timbers, the first-ever horror-comedy starring a horrifying new Popeye. The film, directed by Paul Mann, will be marketed at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin, where EuroObscura will handle international sales.

Blending classic slasher thrills with off-the-wall comedy, Shiver Me Timbers pays homage to 80s horror while bringing Popeye into his most terrifying adventure yet. In Shiver Me Timbers, Olive Oyl, her brother Castor and friends, go on a camping trip to see a meteor shower. But the night turns into horror as a meteor transforms Popeye into an unstoppable killing machine.

The film has already been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, for North America, with a scheduled release in April 2025. The new red band trailer offers a brutal and hilarious first look at Shiver Me Timbers, showcasing over-the-top gore, twisted humor, and a fresh take on the beloved sailor’s world. Fans of horror-comedy and slasher classics won’t want to miss this wild ride.

Shiver Me Timbers is set to make waves at the European Film Market in Berlin, where EuroObscura will present the film to international buyers. With its April 2025 release locked in for North America, horror fans everywhere should brace themselves for an adventure filled with screams and laughs in equal measure.

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.

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