This week, we’re diving into The Mousetrap, a 2024 slasher film directed by Jamie Bailey. This film takes us into a twisted amusement arcade, where a killer in a Mickey Mouse mask turns a birthday party into a deadly game. But did this B-movie trap us with its horror or leave us scrambling for the exit?
The Mousetrap (2024)
Director: Jamie Bailey
Screenwriter: Simon Phillips
Top Billed Stars: Simon Phillips, Nick Biskupek, James Laurin, Mireille Gagné
Running Time: 80 minutes
Country: Canada
The Mousetrap (formerly Mickey’s Mouse Trap) centers around Alex, a young woman working a late shift at an amusement arcade on her 21st birthday. Her friends surprise her with a birthday celebration, but things take a deadly turn when a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse begins stalking them inside the arcade. Trapped and terrified, Alex and her friends must fight to survive the sadistic killer’s game, which includes brutal slashing and supernatural elements like teleportation.
The film's original title (Mickey's Mouse Trap) was altered after legal concerns surrounding Disney’s ownership of the Mickey Mouse character. The killer wears a rubber Mickey Mouse mask, adding a disturbing juxtaposition between childhood innocence and horror. The film is a typical micro-budget B-movie production, featuring minimal plot and a focus on gory kills. Despite the limitations, Jamie Bailey’s direction includes vibrant lighting and some technical effort. The movie also pokes fun at its own absurdity, featuring a tongue-in-cheek "Star Wars" style intro to acknowledge Disney's non-involvement.
Jamie Bailey: Known for directing micro-budget horror films such as Homecoming Massacre (2021).
Simon Phillips: Star of Survive the Night (2020) and Once Upon a Time at Christmas (2017), known for playing twisted or villainous characters.
Nick Biskupek: Appeared in smaller independent films like The Dark Path (2019).
James Laurin: Known for roles in indie horror productions.
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