Bad Karaoke trailer drops ahead of Tubi FrightFest
The horror-comedy Bad Karaoke debuts its official trailer ahead of a world premiere at Tubi FrightFest on Aug. 30 in London. Directed by Chris Lightbody and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., the indie stars Lexi Underwood, Case Walker, and Kat Cunning in a bloody tale about a karaoke machine with a thirst for blood.
Key Takeaways
- “Bad Karaoke,” a comedy-horror from Chris Lightbody and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., has unveiled its trailer.
- The film’s world premiere is set for Tubi FrightFest on Aug. 30 at the ODEON Luxe West End in London.
- Lexi Underwood, Case Walker, and singer Kat Cunning lead the cast of the tongue-in-cheek indie.
- The plot centers on a dive-bar karaoke machine that turns a fun night into a bloodbath.
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What is Bad Karaoke about?
Per the official synopsis shared by Variety, wedding band keyboardist Emily finds an old karaoke machine in the back of a dive bar and expects a fun night with her band mates.
Instead, the machine has a thirst for blood. When the singing begins, so does the bloodshed. An excellent performance seems to spare someone—until the crew is proven wrong almost immediately.
More horrifying deaths and a visit from a mysterious stranger follow before the survivors realize they may still have a chance.
Who made the film and who stars in it?
Chris Lightbody and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. directed the project. Lightbody co-wrote the script with producer Spencer Yaras.
Lexi Underwood (“Little Fires Everywhere”), Case Walker (“The Other Two”), and singer Kat Cunning (“Trinkets”) headline the bloody, tongue-in-cheek indie.
In a statement, the directors said they were inspired after years of painful karaoke performances “nearly put us in an early grave,” and that many people have had near-death karaoke experiences they wanted to play with—while also joking they meant to say something profound about new music, “but instead, we made ‘Bad Karaoke.’”
When and where does Bad Karaoke premiere?
The world premiere is locked for Tubi FrightFest, the London-based genre film festival, on Aug. 30 at the ODEON Luxe West End. The newly debuted trailer arrives as genre fans gear up for that festival slot.
Horror-comedy Bad Karaoke debuts into a crowded fright calendar, but its karaoke-from-hell hook and Tubi FrightFest launch give it a clear buzz window for fans of bloody laughs.
Why does this trailer matter for streaming fans?
Tubi FrightFest remains a high-visibility platform for indie genre titles. A trailer drop this close to an Aug. 30 premiere signals the film is ready for a wider fright-crowd conversation.
With recognizable young TV talent and a high-concept killer karaoke machine, Bad Karaoke aims squarely at viewers who like their scares with punchlines—and who know a sour note can be deadly.