Brec Bassinger on BUZZKILL: sorority slasher, comedy beats, and memorable costumes

# What Buzzkill is and why it matters Buzzkill is a horror-comedy about a group of sorority sisters trapped with a vengeful killer during a costume party. The story follows party-girl Nora (Siena Agudong), whose increasingly drunk memories start revealing clues about who's murdering her friends. Kendell, played by Brec Bassinger, is the sorority leader whose survival instincts and social dynamics drive much of the film's conflict.

# Bassinger's approach to Kendell Brec Bassinger signed on after reading Suzanne Keilly's script, which she found clever. She worked with director Jem Garrard (Takeout, R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead) to balance comedy and horror. A late, practical choice—Garrard meeting Bassinger's mom—led to the decision to give Kendell a stronger Southern accent. Bassinger describes that addition as an organic fit for the character rather than a gimmick.

# Tone: mixing humor with horror Buzzkill aims to combine mean-girl sorority dynamics and slasher beats with comedic moments. The film's tone is described as an "intoxicating concoction" of Mean Girls and Happy Death Day in coverage, leaning into chaotic, campy energy while keeping visceral kills and tension. Bassinger and other press emphasize watching the film with friends to get the intended audience experience.

# Costumes and visual identity Costumes are a central element because the killer attacks a costumed crowd during a party. Bassinger spoke about the killer costumes and said she hopes fans will adopt some of the looks for Halloween. The film's visual identity uses costume variety to serve both scares and crowd dynamics, making the party setting feel volatile and unpredictable.

# Preparation and influences

# Cast, crew, and release details Starring: Siena Agudong, Brec Bassinger, Aliyah's Interlude, Kealeboga Masango, Angela Daytona Wu, Jessie Diepeveen, Atara Leigh Jawahir, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Alessa Maria-Dione, Gemma French. Written by Suzanne Keilly (Slumber Party Massacre). Directed by Jem Garrard. Buzzkill premiered September 25 on the ad-supported streaming service Tubi.

# How to watch and audience fit Buzzkill premiered on Tubi, where it joined a large catalogue of horror content. The film targets viewers who enjoy social dynamics-driven horror with a mix of comedy and slasher-style kills. The coverage recommends group viewing—especially with friends—for the intended social and tonal payoff.

# Final practical note If you want a modern slasher that foregrounds costume-party chaos and character-driven interplay between a sorority leader and a party-girl narrator, Buzzkill positions itself as a Halloween-season choice available now on Tubi.