Horror-comedy film "The Fuzzies" is premiering at Chico's Pageant Theater this week. It was filmed in Butte County with the assistance of several residents and over 40 Chico State students.

Puppetry, campy horror and the scenic Butte County landscape — that’s the cinematic recipe for the new film “The Fuzzies.”

Described by audiences as "The Muppets Meets Evil Dead,” the film is a sort of love letter to fans of ‘70s and ‘80s horror.

What happens when the charm and magic of a children’s show is left to fester in isolation?

After the cameras stop rolling and audiences turn their televisions off, what happens to the characters that the show gave life to? 

Writer/director Josh Funk joins Mitch and Sallie from Basement 1-F to talk about his upcoming horror film The Fuzzies (2025) — a surreal, skin-crawling creature feature that’s way fuzzier than it should be. In this chill-but-weird interview, the Basement 1-F crew talks with Josh Funk about making The Fuzzies, his twisted approach to practical horror, and why cute things shouldn’t be trusted. We dig into his creative process, inspirations, and what fans can expect when the film finally hits.

What do puppets, Bidwell Park and a twisted sense of horror have in common? They all star in "The Fuzzies," a new horror-comedy filmed entirely in Butte County.