Buddy feels like a deranged children’s show discovered on a cursed VHS tape: loud, colorful, impressively handmade, and increasingly hostile to its audience. The puppetry, sets, and practical effects are the main attraction, and Casper Kelly commits so completely to the nightmare logic that even the weaker jokes have a fascinating texture. Unfortunately, what works brilliantly as a sketch strains at feature length. T…

Buddy (2026) initially resembles an imitation children's program—it strongly evokes the unsettling atmosphere of Don't Hug Me I’m Scared and Amanda the Adventurer—before taking a disturbing turn. Following segments that mimic episodes like those from Barney, it unexpectedly transitions to scenes depicting a conventional family. The mother becomes aware that something is amiss when her daughter is pulled into Buddy…

For those who appreciate puppets, tangible effects, and disturbing horror masked as something sweet, *Buddy* deserves attention. It's an unexpected horror film because it feels inventive and unique, blending humor with psychological aspects while plunging viewers into a violent fantasy world overseen by a deranged orange unicorn determined to decapitate anyone nearby.