Since famous Disney characters like (a version of) Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh have entered the public domain, the beloved children’s icons have found a place in the horror genre. For reference, the public domain refers to creative materials like characters and stories that are not protected by intellectual property laws. Properties in the public domain are free for public use and creatives don’t need to adhere to copyrights and trademarks. This means that some children’s characters, particularly those from the Disney studio, have become the subject of horror films.