Good Boy

Good Boy follows Indy, a devoted dog who moves with his owner Todd to a secluded family house in the countryside. What starts as a quiet relocation slowly turns eerie as Indy notices sounds, scents, and movements the humans overlook. Strange occurrences escalate at night, and the dog takes on a protective role that feels urgent and instinctive. The film keeps the tension tight, focusing on small, unsettling details and actions rather than clear explanations. Indy’s loyalty becomes the story’s engine, and his efforts to shield Todd reveal more about the household and the unseen threats around it.

Directed by Ben Leonberg from a story by Alex Cannon, Good Boy premiered in 2025. The film stars Indy the Dog alongside Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, and Stuart Rudin, it's presented as a horror screenplay with practical effects.

Critics and genre fans noticed the movie's emphasis on an animal protagonist, and Indy the Dog drew attention for performing crucial emotional beats. Conversations about animal-centered horror and practical creature work appeared online after release, giving the film a modest cult following. Viewers noted its uncanny domestic atmosphere online.

Audiences gave Good Boy a middling to favorable reception, with an average vote around 6.7 out of 10 from several hundred voters, praising the atmosphere and the dog-human bond while some viewers pointed to uneven pacing. Themes include loyalty, protective instinct, rural isolation, and the idea that danger can hide in familiar places, plus sound design that leans toward the understated.

As of early 2025, Good Boy has not been nominated for major international awards. It was mentioned at genre festivals and on horror podcasts, but won no major prizes.