Good Boy Trailer Unleashes Chilling Horror From a Dog's POV

Aug 19

A fresh wave of terror has dropped with the release of the Good Boy trailer, and this time, the hero is man's best friend—viewed entirely through his eyes.

The latest supernatural horror, directed by Ben Leonberg, invites audiences into a haunted world perceived not through human senses, but through the instincts of a loyal dog named Indy. The trailer opens as Indy and his owner, Todd, move from urban comforts to a long-abandoned country farmhouse. And, even before the shadows grow dark, it's clear something is off: Indy’s gaze lingers on empty corners, as if sensing a presence that Todd cannot. Subtle visuals—tilted camera angles at dog-eye level, eerie calls from beyond, and fleeting glimpses of movement in the background—naturally build mounting dread around a protagonist you can’t help but appreciate.

Good Boy first premiered at SXSW 2025 to strong buzz, and the film was later acquired for distribution by IFC and Shudder, with plans to open in theaters on October 3, 2025. Anticipation for the film has only grown since the trailer dropped. Early reactions have praised Good Boy as one of the most heartbreaking horror offerings of the year, already boasting a solid Rotten Tomatoes score—thanks to its balance of dread and emotional depth. Fortunately, excitement is especially high among sensitive audiences, buoyed by confirmation that Indy (spoiler alert) survives the ordeal, easing one of the genre’s most common worries.

In short: Good Boy is making a solid effort to become a genre standout, marrying horror with a deeply emotional throughline—seen entirely through the eyes of a dog whose loyalty is unwavering faith.

Check out the trailer for Good Boy, included below.