Buffet Infinity: A Comedic Take on Horror through Commercials
In a stunning twist on storytelling, writer and director Simon Glassman has decided to unleash his brainchild, “Buffet Infinity,” which has been snatched up by Yellow Veil Pictures for distribution in the ever-thriving English-speaking territories. Because, really, who doesn’t want a horror comedy wrapped in the cozy blanket of commercials?
Starring the dynamic trio of Kevin Singh, Claire Theobald, and Donovan Workun, this masterpiece comes straight from the production mind of Michael Peterson of Peterson Polaris Corp. If that name sounds like something you’d trust with your life savings, it’s probably because you’ve seen some equally riveting late-night infomercial.
The film’s official synopsis reads like the love child of a Canadian comedy classic and a late-night TV guide gone wrong. “Echoing the Canadian comedy classic ‘Sctv’ and pulling from a treasure trove of low-budget TV ads, Glassman presents the eerie saga of two restaurants locked in a culinary death match in the fictional Westridge County. Prepare yourselves for commercials about insurance, car salesmen at their most desperate, a local scholar who’s just a tad too into religious dogma, and a recording artist you didn’t know you needed.”
Sound thrilling? Well, it gets better! The ads serve not just as background noise but essential threads weaving a bizarre tale involving an expanding sinkhole, a burgeoning cult, and a progressively sentient restaurant that’s probably questioning its life choices. Perhaps we’ll all find ourselves pondering our own existence as we sit down to another existential meal.
So, what’s the inspiration behind this culinary comedy horror mashup? Glassman has been cooking (pun intended) this concept since the mid-’90s, mulling over what might happen if the world of advertising collided with a story more twisted than a pretzel at a cheap diner. Who knew that a simple “buy one, get one free” offer could harbor such sinister undertones?
As we prepare to feast (metaphorically, of course) on this cinematic buffet, one can’t help but wonder whether the film will serve up laughs as effectively as it does chills. It’s a culinary adventure where the stakes are high and the appetizers may just bite back. If horror-comedy through the lens of infomercials doesn’t tickle your funny bone, then perhaps you need a stronger prescription for irony.
In a world where audiences crave something fresh, it seems Yellow Veil Pictures has stumbled upon a recipe for success. Will “Buffet Infinity” revolutionize the horror comedy genre, or will it end up as the item on Netflix you scroll past while judging other people’s streaming choices? Regardless, expect the unexpected as you dive into this commercial-driven abyss that’s sure to leave you laughing—if not questioning every takeout order you ever placed.
