‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans

Home Film Opinion May 9, 2026 12:11pm PT ‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans By William Earl Plus Icon William Earl @beautifulbill Latest ‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely Through Commercials, Is a Must-Watch for Midnight Movie Fans 3 minutes ago How School Shooting Satire ‘Our Hero, Balthazar’ Director Oscar Boyson Found His Style While Making Movies With Greta Gerwig and the Safdie Brothers 21 hours ago ReelShort CEO Joey Jia Set to Speak at Owl & Co.’s Vertical Media Summit in Hollywood 1 day ago See All Courtesy of Yellow Veil Pictures The best midnight movies conjure a community experience, pleasing audiences who want to see reactions to the insanity onscreen. While many touchstones of the genre consist of notoriously strange and subversive visions that are primed for indie theaters — “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The Room,” the works of David Lynch — the rise of home video, cable and, eventually, the darkest corners of the internet recontextualized fandom to include friends who want to introduce each other to increasingly odd stories, or simply work best after a bong hit or two. Related Stories 'Euphoria' Season 3 Episode 4's Biggest Moments, From Cassie Leveling Up Her OnlyFans to Rue Becoming a Snitch for the Feds