Too Many Cooks Creator Casper Kelly Directs New Horror Film Buddy
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Too Many Cooks creator Casper Kelly is releasing his feature film directorial debut, Buddy, on August 28. The horror movie stars Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace, and Keegan-Michael Key as a terrifying 1990s children's show mascot.
Casper Kelly, the creative force behind the viral Adult Swim sensation Too Many Cooks, is officially making his feature film directorial debut with an upcoming horror movie titled Buddy. Set to release in theaters on August 28, the film taps directly into nostalgic dread by focusing on a group of children trapped inside a 1990s educational kids television show. The central mascot is an orange unicorn named Buddy who turns out to be a living nightmare, wielding an ax and terrorizing the cast beneath a scratchy, authentic VHS aesthetic.
The project boasts a standout cast that should catch the attention of comedy and drama fans alike. Cristin Milioti and Topher Grace star as a couple investigating the mysterious disappearance of all records surrounding the fictional 1990s series titled It's Buddy. They are joined by Michael Shannon, Patton Oswalt, and Clint Howard as fellow children's show characters, while Keegan-Michael Key steps into the suit to voice and portray the terrifying unicorn himself.
For anyone who grew up watching surreal public access or morning children's programming that felt slightly off, Kelly's track record suggests a masterclass in escalating discomfort. Following his work on Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell and his segment in V/H/S/Halloween, Buddy arrives with massive internet culture curiosity as it transitions from short-form viral horror to the silver screen. Original reporting comes via Polygon, offering a first look at what promises to be one of the year's most unique cinematic horror releases.
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Original article: Polygon