Buddy hits digital on October 13 — and yes, that means the orange unicorn is coming home. The R-rated horror-comedy from Casper Kelly, which stunned audiences with its pitch-black take on 90s kids’ TV, has cleared $26 million at the global box office after a limited theatrical run. That’s not just a win for indie horror, it’s a record for Saban Films, and the third-highest gross ever for Roadside Attractions. Not bad for a movie that started life as a midnight screening at Sundance, where it was picked up before anyone knew what to make of a psychopathic mascot who sings about bravery while slowly dissecting his fans. The film’s success has now triggered a full home video rollout: Blu-ray and DVD drop December 8, and Witter Entertainment will begin pre-orders for a VHS edition on November 24. Yes, VHS. Because nothing says 'childhood trauma' like watching a killer cartoon in analog. The movie’s cult momentum isn’t slowing either. Earlier this month, Buddy: The Sing-Along Version began playing in select theaters, complete with on-screen lyrics for songs like “You’ve Got to Be Scared to Be Brave.” Audiences are already singing along, some even dressing up. One fan reportedly brought a foam unicorn to a screening and got booed. The real horror? It might be more fun than the movie itself. Keegan-Michael Key voices Buddy, a role he described as ‘the most emotionally exhausting thing I’ve ever done.’ Delaney Quinn plays Freddy, the kid who sees through the smile. And if you’re wondering whether the film lives up to its premise: JoBlo’s Chris Bumbray called the first half hour ‘mostly brilliant,’ though he felt the story lost steam once it left the show’s set. Still, the idea of Barney meets The Shining, wrapped in a neon-lit nightmare of nostalgia, is too strong to ignore. Now, everyone gets to find out how much joy can turn into blood. Digital release: October 13. VHS: Holiday season. The question isn’t whether you’ll watch it. It’s whether you’ll sing along.
Buddy’s VHS Release Confirmed
Buddy’s coming home — on digital, disc, and yes, VHS. The orange unicorn is back, and so is the chaos.
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