Producer Jeff Miller said they took an old-school approach, prioritising authentic practical effects rather than relying on CGI for the gore.
One of three horror films released in 2025 centred on Popeye, all of which capitalised on the character entering the public domain that year: this film, Shiver Me Timbers, and Popeye's Revenge.
At around the 18:25 mark you see a man dressed as Wimpy from the cartoon in a pub. The barman tells him they do not serve cheeseburgers here and will not accept IOUs, and orders him to leave.
At 1:06:25 in the film, a photograph of Popeye's family is shown; the woman resembles Olive Oyl and the baby is Sweet Pea.
At 1:07:09, an identity card bearing the name Olive Oyl is visible.
One of a trio of horror films derived from the Popeye character set for release in 2025, alongside Popeye's Revenge and Shiver Me Timbers.
