Buddy returns to theaters for a sing-along
The sleeper-hit horror film about a magically murderous unicorn is getting a sing-along version next month.
After the initial reception to Danny DeVito's 2002 children's TV satire, Death To Smoochy, it appears audiences are now eager to sing along with Buddy. The surreal horror-comedy, about a killer children's TV show, has proven surprisingly enduring since its August release, staying within the top 10 for four consecutive weeks and grossing $25 million, making it Saban Films' highest-grossing film and Roadside Attractions' third.
The film's popularity has led to a sing-along re-release, Buddy: The Sing-Along Version, starting October 2. The film features on-screen lyrics and a bouncing star to help fans sing along to their favorite scenes. Roadside Attractions co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff, along with Saban Films co-President Jonathan Saba, note that audiences have already been "singing and dancing in the aisles," and this version is simply meeting that demand.
The unique aspects of this version, including the multiple child deaths and Clint Howard in a little boy's cowboy costume, contribute to its originality.
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