Film Review: 'Buffet Infinity' - The Gateway
Simon Glassman's "Buffet Infinity" takes an unconventional approach to horror, presenting mysterious events through a series of commercials.
Edmonton director Simon Glassman’s experimental horror, Buffet Infinity, screened September 30 at Metro Cinema as part of the 2025 Edmonton International Film Festival.
Unique Approach
Buffet Infinity takes an unconventional approach to horror, presenting mysterious events unfolding in the fictional town of Westridge, Alberta, through a series of commercials.
- The film replicates channel surfing while maintaining a coherent narrative.
- With the bulk of the story being told through advertisements starring local business owners.
Glassman mentioned during the post-screening Q&A the concept took inspiration from The Simpsons and X-Files crossover episode.
The film takes creative risks by moving away from standard cinematography and characterization, relying heavily on stock footage and on-screen text to tell the story.
Author's summary: Experimental horror film Buffet Infinity.