Buddy: Casper Kelly's Bloodthirsty Barney-Inspired Midnight Movie
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Casper Kelly’s Buddy, premiered at Sundance 2026, turns a wholesome 1990s kids’ show into a blood‑soaked, time‑loop horror as a talking orange unicorn murders children who disobey, while a separate storyline follows Grace uncovering a link to a forgotten 1999 program. The film is praised for its audacious concept, meticulous ’90s production design, and its potential to become a cult midnight movie, earning a B+ and aiming for U.S. distribution.
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- Cristin Milioti Calls Horror Comedy ‘Buddy’ Her Lighter Project After ‘The Penguin’ TheWrap
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