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Good Boy Opens in Latin American Theaters With a Dog’s‑Eye Take on Horror

The SXSW breakout is an ultra‑indie debut shot over roughly 400 days with the director’s own dog to deliver a non‑anthropomorphic haunted‑house vision.

Overview

  • BF Distribution launched the film in several Latin American markets starting October 23, offering 2D screenings in both dubbed and subtitled versions.
  • Writer‑director Ben Leonberg makes his feature debut and also handled cinematography and editing, with his pet Indy as the on‑screen lead.
  • The story follows Todd and his dog relocating to an inherited farmhouse as the canine’s instincts register an unseen threat, channeling themes of loyalty and loss.
  • The feature runs about 72–73 minutes and has drawn broadly positive reviews for its formal innovation and atmosphere, with strong Rotten Tomatoes scores reported.
  • After a March 2025 world premiere at SXSW, Shudder acquired distribution rights for the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.