Director Casper Kelly returns with Buddy, a singular horror-comedy that expertly subverts the saccharine, colorful world of 90s children’s television. While the film occasionally struggles with pacing, it succeeds as a darkly funny and visceral experience that effectively weaponizes toxic positivity.
Featuring a standout vocal performance from Keegan-Michael Key and a haunting turn by Cristin Milioti, Buddy stands apart in the growing “mascot horror” genre. The film hits theaters on August 28, 2026.