Buddy (2026) Review: When Childern Show Becomes a Brutal Slasher
Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Synopsis: Buddy (2026) is a horror-thriller film directed by Casper Kelly (creator of Too Many Cooks Adult Swim ). The film was released in US theaters on August 28, 2026, and has a runtime of 95-96 minutes with an R rating. It is distributed by Roadside Attractions & Saban Films. Made on a budget of $3 million, its box office reached $26-27 million, making it the highest-grossing film in Saban Films' history. So far, Rotten Tomatoes has given it 88% Certified Fresh (87-88% from critics), an 83% Audience Score, and IMDb : 7.6/10. Inside the colorful world of a children's show titled "It's Buddy!", a group of children live with amnesia. They spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy, a bright orange unicorn with a purple heart on his chest, spread happiness. The problem begins when one child refuses to play by the rules. Buddy is not happy. Cracks begin to appear in his fake perfect world. The children realize that ...