[Interview] Director Casper Kelly Talks Kids Show Horror Movie ‘Buddy’, and Halloween

A Barney-like kids show icon goes on a killer rampage in the new horror movie Buddy, hitting theaters this week, and we talked to director and co-writer Casper Kelly recently about what inspired this warped vision, creating the familiar yet terrifying word of the show within the movie, and more.

In our video conversation earlier this month, we also of course discussed Halloween and what it means to Kelly.

In Buddy: “Remember Buddy—the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens’ television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room? Inside the colorful world of ‘It’s Buddy!’, a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.”

Directed by Casper Kelly (V/H/S Halloween “Fun Size” segment) from a script he co-wrote with Jamie King, the film stars Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon, with Topher Grace and Keegan-Michael Key.

Buddy arrives in theaters this Friday, August 28.

Watch our full exclusive interview with director and co-writer Casper Kelly, as well as the film’s trailer, below.

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