Indy, the loyal dog, stars in his own tale of ghosts and ghouls when he and owner Todd relocate to a house with a sinister secret. The trailer for Good Boy promises chills as man’s best friend takes on malevolent forces. Since then, the search for “does the dog die in ‘GOOD BOY'” has gone up by 2000% via Google search.
What happened
The film’s teaser kicks off in a heartwarming flashback, showcasing Indy as an adorable pup with feel-good slogans like “man’s best friend” and “always by your side.” But hold onto your leashes, because the cute factor quickly nosedives into horror territory as suspicious noises crank up the tension.
As eerie knocking disrupts their peace, our brave pup Indy springs into action, barking at Todd to signal danger. Just as things get intense with some forehead-banging antics, the scene cuts, leaving viewers hanging — classic horror tease move.
Meet the strange cast
We get glimpses of Todd’s grandfather, played by Larry Fessenden, delivering a scream that might just wake the dead. Indy doesn’t just fetch bones; he dashes through woods and stands guard, making Lassie look like a couch potato.
What the synopsis tells us
Good Boy traces the journey of Indy and Todd into a creepy countryside home, which Indy suspects is less picture-perfect and more paranormal nightmare. The movie, marking Ben Leonberg’s directorial debut, leverages Indy’s real-life acting chops to noisy, paws-on-the-ground effect.
- The cast includes:
- Arielle Friedman
- Anya Krawcheck
- Stuart Rudin
Having already turned heads at the SXSW Film Festival, IFC Films will bring this tail-wagging thriller to North American theaters on Oct. 3, with a U.K. release following shortly after.
Indy’s adventures are about to become your next guilty pleasure. After all, when the dog is the bravest soul in the house, you know things are about to get wild.
