Casper Kelly's New Horror Film 'Buddy' Promises a Sweet but Sinister World

Get ready to meet Buddy, a new horror film from Casper Kelly that promises a world of childhood magic turned dark. With an all-star cast and a colorful trailer, what can we expect from this unique project?

Buddy is directed The film stars Keegan-Michael Key, Delaney Quinn, Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace, and Patton Oswalt. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Meet the Cast and Crew Behind Buddy

When one child refuses to play along with Buddy's rules, this perfect world begins to crumble. But what makes this story so unique is the way it combines childhood nostalgia with a darker tone. As Kelly explained in our conversation, 'I couldn't resist after I saw the finished cut.'

According to Key, the project transformed when he got involved. 'It was like a whole new world opened up,' he said. 'We were all on the same page, and it just clicked.'

In our conversation with Kelly, Quinn, and Key, we discussed which fandoms stole their hearts early on and what kind of horror projects they've got their eyes on for the future.

The Making of Buddy

Buddy is set to open in theaters on August 28. With its unique blend of childhood nostalgia and dark horror, it's sure to be a must-see for fans of the genre.

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Plus, the trio share which fandoms stole their hearts early on and what kind of horror projects they’ve got their eyes on for the future.

Buddy opens in theaters on August 28.

Filmmaker Casper Kelly ’s name is now synonymous with his 2014 Adult Swim short, Too Many Cooks . Even now, the tune earworms its way into your brain, conjuring up the surreal horror of his never-ending sitcom intro.

You may also recognize his name from Shudder’s V/H/S/Halloween last year, or as a co-writer for Panos Cosmatos ’s brutal psychological thriller, Mandy . This year, at San Diego Comic-Con , Collider’s Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to celebrate Kelly for his upcoming feature directorial debut, Buddy , starring Keegan-Michael Key ( The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ) and Delaney Quinn ( The Roses ).

The trailer teases a candy-colored world reminiscent of Barney and Blue's Clues , with talking mailboxes and a catchy, upbeat theme song. At the heart of it all is the bright orange unicorn, Buddy, the star of this classic children’s television show — but lurking beneath the magic and friendship is something sinister and violent .

When one child refuses to play along with Buddy’s rules, this perfect world begins to crumble. Buddy also stars Cristin Milioti ( The Penguin ), Topher Grace ( That ‘70s Show ), and Patton Oswalt ( The Dink ).