Buddy Unleashed

Imagine a world where a bright orange unicorn named Buddy rules a colorful kingdom, spreading happiness and joy to children everywhere, but beneath the surface, a dark and sinister force is at work. This is the premise of the new film Buddy, directed by Casper Kelly and starring Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt. The film is a horror comedy that takes place inside a children's television show gone horribly wrong, where the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred.

Buddy is a 2026 American black comedy horror film that has received generally positive reviews from critics, with an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 67 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film has also been a commercial success, grossing $27 million in the United States and Canada. The movie follows a group of children trapped inside the surreal world of "It's Buddy!", a children's television series that takes a dark and twisted turn. With its unique blend of horror and comedy, Buddy is a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The film's reception has been notable, with many critics praising its inventive and hilarious take on the conventions of children's entertainment. Viewers have also been impressed by the film's originality and creativity, with some describing it as a "hilariously tragic, dark, nostalgic horror trip". However, others have found the film's pacing and delivery to be off, with some describing it as "terrible" and "not enjoyable". Despite this, the film's scores on IMDb, Metacritic, TMDB, and Trakt are all relatively high, indicating a generally positive response from audiences.

Buddy will be screened at the Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, on Thursday, 26 November 2026. The film is 1 hour 35 minutes long and has a certificate of 15. Tickets are on sale with the button beside the article. Don't wait to experience this unique and twisted horror film - get your tickets now and discover the dark world of Buddy for yourself.