Highlights:
- Horror film Good Boy offers a unique perspective by telling the story through the eyes of a dog.
- The teaser shows Indy protecting his owner from a sinister presence lurking in their new home.
- The film marks Ben Leonberg’s directorial debut and features his real-life pet Indy.
- Good Boy will release in cinemas on 3 October 2025.
The teaser for upcoming horror film Good Boy has been released, giving audiences a chilling first look at a story told entirely from a dog’s perspective. Starring director Ben Leonberg’s own pet Indy, the film explores what happens when man’s best friend comes face-to-face with a terrifying supernatural presence.
Inside the teaser
The trailer opens with Indy and his owner Todd moving into a new home. While Todd sleeps peacefully, Indy wakes in the middle of the night and senses something strange within the walls. He cautiously ventures downstairs, only to encounter a dark, unsettling entity.
The teaser then cuts to tense sequences of Indy barking, exploring the woods, and standing guard at night, determined to protect his owner. One particularly haunting moment shows Todd’s grandfather appearing possessed, letting out a chilling scream as Indy watches.
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What the film promises
Good Boy takes the familiar saying of a dog being “man’s best friend” and places it in the darkest of circumstances. By showing the events from Indy’s viewpoint, the film adds an unusual yet emotional twist to the horror genre.
Release and cast
The film will be released in cinemas on 3 October 2025. Alongside Indy, the cast includes Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden.