In a world where many films appear identical, it is incredibly refreshing to witness a release that cares little for the “rules” of cinema and unabashedly delivers a strange yet satisfying movie. Written and directed by Simon Glassman, Buffet Infinity is the perfect example of this, as it conveys a narrative that most viewers will never have experienced before.

Told through a series of cheap, locally produced television commercials, a sinister conspiracy quickly consumes the businesses of a small town. The film stars Kevin Singh, Ahmed Ahmed, Brandon Vanderwall, Jules Balluffi, Ben Bauce and Allison Bench.

Buffet Infinity is one of the most unique films you will ever watch. The fact that it remains engaging for its full 100-minute runtime is a feat in and of itself. Very funny and often creepy, the movie utilises an analogue aesthetic to slowly unravel its story. As a movie made up of commercials, the brilliance of mixing the mundane with the absurd allows the film to establish its dark underbelly. On the surface, the adverts are low-budget and silly, but as time goes on, the narrative peppers in elements of horror to blend a variety of genres quite successfully.

If there is anything to criticise here, it may be the way the movie tries to be scary near the end but undercuts its potential with humour. This may be up to personal taste, but some viewers may be left slightly disappointed due to the fact that the film fails to fully commit to its horror transformation.

While similar films surely exist, Buffet Infinity must be commended if only for its pure originality. It bends the “rules” of cinema and conveys a narrative that is not perfect, but for what it is, doesn’t need to be either. Hopefully, the next few years are filled with films that take as many risks as this one.