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First Trailer for Dog’s‑Eye Horror ‘Good Boy’ Sets Theatrical Bow for October 3

The SXSW breakout tells its haunted‑house story entirely from director Ben Leonberg’s real dog’s perspective, a choice shaped by a multi‑year shoot to capture genuine canine reactions.

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Does Indy survive the "Good Boy?"
GOOD BOY Horror Film Asks Whether Four Legs And A Wet Nose Are Helpful For Surviving A Haunted House

Overview

  • IFC Films and Shudder released the first full preview, confirming a U.S. theatrical release on October 3 and Shudder streaming starting October 10, with the U.K. theatrical rollout also on October 10.
  • The film follows Indy, a loyal dog who senses malevolent forces in a rural family home and fights to protect his owner Todd from a threat only he can perceive.
  • After a sold‑out SXSW premiere where Indy won the festival’s first Howl of Fame award, the movie played Overlook—expanding from one to three screens and earning an honorable mention for Scariest Feature—along with Calgary Underground.
  • Leonberg structured production around his untrained family pet, tallying roughly 400 shooting days over three years with no animal doubles and using cues and careful staging to elicit authentic behavior.
  • Rated PG‑13 for terror, bloody images, and strong language, the 73‑minute feature has drawn early strong reviews and a reported Rotten Tomatoes score around 95%, fueling social buzz and concern for the canine lead’s safety.