Buddy (2026)
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A magical, singing orange unicorn holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension, as he becomes more and more demented.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 27 August 2026 |
| Genre | Horror, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Director | Casper Kelly |
| Starring | Keegan-Michael Key, Cristin Milioti and Delaney Quinn |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.2/10 |
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What kind of watch this is
Buddy is a 96-minute horror-comedy directed by Casper Kelly. The premise involves a magical, singing orange unicorn who holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension. As the film progresses, the unicorn becomes increasingly demented. Keegan-Michael Key, Cristin Milioti, and Delaney Quinn are trapped in this loop of escalating madness. It is a strange blend of fantasy and dread, where the horror comes from the absurdity of the situation rather than jump scares. The tone is dry and surreal, focusing on the psychological toll of being held by a chaotic magical creature.
What the critics said
Critics found the film surprisingly sharp. Rotten Tomatoes reports 88% positive reviews from 138 critics, averaging 7.0 out of 10. The consensus describes it as "an inventive, hilarious, and creepy descent into pop culture madness." Metacritic assigns a weighted score of 67 out of 100 based on 22 critics, labeling the reception "generally favorable.
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Sources
- Buddy on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q137356269 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Buddy (2026 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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