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Good Boy,’ a Dog’s‑Eye Horror Debut, Opens in Latin American Theaters

The SXSW breakout reaches cinemas via BF Distribution after securing Shudder rights in key English‑language markets.

Overview

  • Ben Leonberg’s feature debut tells a haunted‑house story entirely from a dog’s perspective, with Indy, the director’s own pet, as the lead.
  • The film began its regional rollout on October 23 in multiple Latin American markets, including Peru and Argentina, with dubbed and subtitled screenings.
  • Following its March 2025 SXSW premiere, Shudder acquired distribution for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Critics have praised the formal innovation and emotional core, with strong aggregator scores reported, while noting a brief runtime of about 72–73 minutes and some repetition.
  • Production unfolded over roughly 400 shoot days across three years to accommodate animal‑centered filming, with Leonberg also serving as writer, cinematographer and editor.