The early version of the cartoon sailor is now in public domain, and he's already the star of a slasher movie.

Popeye also wears his hat as his famous pipe hangs from his mouth ... Never imagined a childhood cartoon like this lmao." "A horror twist on Popeye? This is definitely going to be wild!

But one his most unique roles, or rather the rumors of it, that absolutely piqued fans’ curiosity was Popeye the ... as the iconic cartoon character with the sailor hat, pipe in his mouth ...