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Buddy

2026 1 h 35 min Horror · Science Fiction

A singing orange unicorn turns a children's TV world into a surreal prison where misbehaviour means death, and the survivors must find a way out.

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About the film

It's Buddy!

What it’s about

When a child disobeys or disappoints him, Buddy kills them, and a new child appears in the next episode. The remaining children gradually realise what is happening and desperately search for a way to escape the show.

What hooks you

The film blends supernatural dread, black comedy, and slasher bloodshed in a suburban mystical setting, and features voice work from Patton Oswalt as Strappy.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy horror that mixes absurd humour with gruesome kills, and to viewers drawn to surreal, self-aware takes on children's television. It will also suit those who like independent films with a dark, ironic tone.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Running time
1h 35min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Jan 22, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 320 votes
7.1 /10
IMDb
7.21,897
Kinopoisk
6.66,099
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Creative team

All 13
Director Casper Kelly
Starring
  1. 01 Delaney Quinn Freddy
  2. 02 Caleb Williams Wade (credited as: Caleb "C.J." Williams)
  3. 03 Cristin Milioti Grace
  4. 04 Bennie Taylor Mailman Miles
  5. 05 Eric Bauza Mr. Mailbox / Worry Well / Couchy / Trashy / Pee Flower, voice
  6. 06 Patton Oswalt Strappy, voice
  7. 07 Madison Skyy Polan Hannah
  8. 08 Sergey Zhuravsky Buddy (Suit)
  9. 09 Tristan Borders Oliver
  10. 10 Keegan-Michael Key Buddy / Dark Buddy, voice
  11. 11 Luke Speakman Josh
  12. 12 Jimmica Collins Betty Bunny / Scared Flower (voice)

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