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First Trailer for ‘Good Boy’ Unveils Haunted-House Horror Through a Dog’s Eyes

The debut trailer for Ben Leonberg’s SXSW-acclaimed indie highlights Indy’s festival acting award ahead of its October 3 theatrical opening.

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Overview

  • People magazine obtained the exclusive first trailer on August 18, sparking broad coverage across major outlets.
  • The footage presents the film’s 73-minute narrative entirely from Indy’s perspective as he confronts an unseen malevolence threatening his owner Todd.
  • Good Boy premiered at SXSW in March, where Indy received the inaugural Howl of Fame prize and the film garnered strong festival reviews.
  • IFC Films and Shudder have secured multi-territory rights for the PG-13 feature, which is slated to hit theaters on October 3.
  • Director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer adapted their home and schedules over roughly 400 days to capture authentic performances from their untrained canine star.