Barney, But Make It Horror: How Buddy Brought a Niche Filmmaker Into the Mainstream
Casper Kelly's comedy slasher about kids stuck inside a Barney-like TV show is the culmination of a career that began with a viral YouTube '90s sitcom parody.
Buddy, a horror-comedy film directed by Buddy Cramer, is set to hit theaters following a successful premiere at SXSW. The movie, which tells the story of children trapped inside a forgotten Barney-like television show, is one of the most normal works Cramer has made. Buddy features Delaney Quinn, Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key, Tristan Borders, and Madison Skyy Polan.
The film explores themes of weaponized nostalgia, gaslighting, and the hidden darkness within beloved authority figures. Cramer, known for his niche horror work on Adult Swim, has found mainstream success with Buddy, marking a new chapter in his career.
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