Tubi has quietly become one of the best places for horror fans to spend an evening without spending a dime. The free streaming service has built an impressive library of horror films over the years, and honestly, we’ve lost count of how many nights have been spent digging through its collection looking for hidden gems, forgotten slashers and late-night oddities. Now, Tubi is leaning even further into the genre with its Terror on Tubi celebration, and one title in particular has caught our attention: Buzzkill.
The new Tubi Original slasher premieres Sept. 25 and looks ready to mix murder, mayhem, and a healthy amount of bad decisions into one bloody package.
Written by Suzanne Keilly (Slumber Party Massacre) and directed by Jem Garrard (R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead), Buzzkill puts a fresh spin on familiar slasher territory by centering its mystery around a heroine who may not be the most reliable witness to her own nightmare.
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The film follows Nora, a hard-partying sorority sister who finds herself trapped with a killer targeting her friends. As the body count rises, Nora begins to realize that her hazy, alcohol-fueled memories may contain clues to the killer’s identity. Unfortunately, piecing together fragmented memories while trying to survive a slasher movie is easier said than done, and every drink may bring her one step closer to the truth or one step closer to becoming the next victim.
The concept alone has us interested. Horror has always had fun playing with unreliable narrators, but throwing a party girl into the middle of a whodunit where the clues are buried inside foggy memories feels like a clever twist on the classic slasher formula. It also doesn’t hurt that the trailer appears to have a good sense of humour about the whole thing while still delivering plenty of bloodshed.
Siena Agudong (Carrie), Brec Bassinger (Final Destination Bloodlines) and Aliyah’s Interlude (English Teacher) lead the cast.
Director Jem Garrard recently praised Suzanne Keilly’s screenplay, noting that Nora is far from a traditional final girl. Instead, she is flawed, messy and often completely unprepared for the chaos unfolding around her, yet still remains someone audiences can root for. Garrard also highlighted Agudong’s comedic instincts and the chemistry of the ensemble cast.
That sounds promising to us. Horror has always been filled with memorable final girls, but there is something appealing about a protagonist who stumbles through the carnage rather than confidently marching toward survival.
Buzzkill premieres Sept. 25 as part of Tubi’s Terror on Tubi celebration. If the film delivers on its blend of comedy, mystery and slasher mayhem, this may be one party horror fans won’t want to leave early.
