“A surreal masterpiece that uses the language of bad TV to tell a terrifying story about the cost of greed.”
Variety Staff
Variety
Simon Glassman directs Buffet Infinity, a Canadian horror-comedy that blends found footage with biting satire. The film follows Mosley Rosin, played by Kevin Singh, and a group of local business owners in Alberta who must confront a massive monster buffet threatening their county. These characters star in low-budget TV commercials that serve as a cover for a dark conspiracy involving terrifying supernatural powers.
Released on April 24, 2026, the movie operates on a unique structural premise where the entire narrative unfolds through a series of amateurish television advertisements. Set in the fictional Westridge County, the story begins as a seemingly benign rivalry between two sandwich shop owners before descending into surreal psychological terror. The analog aesthetic mimics 1990s local broadcasts, creating an unsettling atmosphere where mundane marketing efforts inadvertently summon an insatiable entity.
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The narrative unfolds entirely through a collection of grainy, locally produced television commercials set in Westridge County, Alberta. At first glance, these spots appear to be standard promotions for struggling small businesses. Mosley Rosin, a sharp-witted entrepreneur, competes fiercely against Jennifer Joy Avery, the owner of a beloved decades-old sandwich shop. Their ads feature exaggerated claims about food quality and price cuts, establishing a classic small-town rivalry that drives the early tone of the film.
As the commercial montage progresses, the imagery shifts from cheerful sales pitches to disturbing glitches and surreal visuals. A new establishment called Buffet Infinity appears on the outskirts of town, advertised with vague promises of endless food and no menus. The commercials begin to show strange sinkholes opening up in parking lots and cult-like gatherings in abandoned malls. Characters like Brandon and various townspeople start appearing in increasingly bizarre scenarios, hinting that the buffet is not merely a restaurant but a living force consuming the community.
The tension escalates as the boundaries between the commercial world and reality blur. The ads reveal recurring motifs of hunger and consumption that extend far beyond food. A mysterious man in a suit, played by Donovan Workun, acts as a harbinger of doom, appearing in spots that suggest the local businesses are unknowingly feeding a larger entity. The film masterfully uses the format to critique consumerism, showing how the desperate attempts to market products accelerate the apocalypse.
Viewers are left wondering if the events are real or part of an elaborate marketing stunt gone wrong. The narrative builds through a series of increasingly disturbing advertisements, each one revealing more about the sinister nature of Buffet Infinity. The characters realize their rivalry is being manipulated by forces beyond their control, leading to a descent into chaos as the buffet begins to consume everything in its path. The story focuses on the psychological unraveling of the protagonists as they face the chilling realization that they may have invited this disaster upon themselves through their own greed and desperation.
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Buffet Infinity successfully merges analog horror aesthetics with biting social satire, delivering a uniquely unsettling experience that critiques consumerism without sacrificing entertainment value. While some critics find the experimental structure challenging, the film's originality and strong performances elevate it above typical genre fare, making it a standout independent horror-comedy of the year.
“A surreal masterpiece that uses the language of bad TV to tell a terrifying story about the cost of greed.”
Variety Staff
Variety
“Glassman has crafted a film that feels like a fever dream, blending humor and horror in a way that leaves you questioning what's real.”
Chris Nashawaty
Bloody Disgusting
“The more you eat, the more it eats you, a perfect tagline for a movie that devours your expectations.”
JP Nunez
From Darkness to Light
“An analog horror gem that proves low budgets can yield high concepts when paired with visionary direction.”
Screen Anarchy Team
Screen Anarchy
“It's not just a movie; it's a cultural artifact that captures the anxiety of modern consumerism in a way few films dare to.”
Movie Jawn Staff
Movie Jawn
Director
Simon Glassman
Writers
Simon Glassman, Chris Gordon, Allison Bench, Elisia Snyder
Composer
Logan Turner
Cinematographer
Edgar Pinzon
Producers
Michael Peterson, Allison Bench, Simon Glassman
Panic Fest (2026)
Best Independent Film: Won
Toronto International Horror Film Festival (2026)
Best Director: Won
Sundance Film Festival (2026)
Midnight Section Official Selection: Nominated
Critics Choice Awards (2027)
Best Original Screenplay: Nominated
Saturn Awards (2027)
Best Horror Film: Nominated
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