Damien Leone, the audacious director behind the cult slasher hit Terrifier, is accusing none other than Disney of swiping his abandoned CGI gnomes and recycling them for their ill-fated Snow White remake. According to Leone, Disney’s gnomes are not only poorly animated but eerily identical to the grotesque monstrosities his team scrapped while working on the Terrifier 3. Cue the lawsuits — and the memes.
Disney Accused of Stealing «Terrifier» CGI Gnomes for Snow White 🎥🍎
«Imagine this», Leone fumed in a late-night livestream that reeked of Budweiser and rage. «I’m sitting at home, beer in hand, chilling after another day of perfecting my masterpiece, when BAM! YouTube throws Snow White at me. I click play. Suddenly, these freakish gnomes appear, and my beer hits the floor! My CGI rejects, the same ones we trashed for being ‘too scary,’ are now prancing around like they’re auditioning for a nightmare carnival. Thanks, Disney!»
Slasher Director vs. Snow White!
Leone claims his studio created the «gnomes from hell» as a joke during production for Terrifier 3. They were never meant to see the light of day, let alone share screen time with a Disney princess. «Our gnomes had rotting teeth, glassy eyes, and a vibe that screamed ‘stay away.’ They were horror comedy gold. But Disney? They slapped a filter on them and called it ‘family-friendly.’ If that’s family-friendly, I’m the Pope!»
Gnomegate: A New Chapter in the Disney Lawsuit Hall of Fame 🧙♂️💼
Leone’s accusation has set social media ablaze, with fans speculating that Disney, a company already infamous for hoarding intellectual property like a dragon hoards gold, has now sunk to digital dumpster diving. The hashtag #Gnomegate began trending within hours, with memes likening Disney execs to raccoons rummaging through Leone’s Recycle Bin.
«It’s not the first time Disney’s been accused of creative theft», said Dr. Gina Hargrove, a media studies professor and noted cynic. «But stealing from a slasher film director? That’s bold. Maybe they thought nobody would notice because everyone’s too busy roasting the live-action dwarves.»
The lawsuit promises to be juicy, especially since Leone is known for his dramatic flair. Reports suggest he plans to demand compensation in the form of both cash and public acknowledgment. «I want Bob Iger to admit, live on air, that his studio has no original ideas», Leone said. «And maybe apologize for ruining my Saturday night.»
Terrifier vs. Snow White: Who Owns the Nightmare? 🎃🐭
The alleged theft has also reignited debate about the uncanny valley horrors of CGI. While Disney’s gnomes were widely mocked for their cheap animation, fans of Terrifier are oddly proud. «This is a win for horror fans everywhere», tweeted one user. «We made something so ugly, even Disney couldn’t resist!»
However, not everyone is on Leone’s side. A faction of Disney die-hards has already started a counter-campaign under the hashtag #GnomeJustice, accusing Leone of exaggerating for clout. One particularly spicy comment reads, «Your gnomes were trash, Damien. Disney turned them into treasure. Get over it.»
Leone remains unfazed, telling reporters he’ll be vindicated in court. «Disney might own Marvel, Star Wars, and your childhood, but they won’t own my damn gnomes. Not today!»
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Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
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