IFC Films and Shudder have shared the final trailer for Good Boy, the upcoming horror thriller from director Ben Leonberg. Following its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival last March, the movie is now slated to arrive in theaters nationwide on October 3.
Check out the Good Boy final trailer below (watch more trailers):
What happens in the Good Boy final trailer?
The video shows Indy, a brave and loyal dog who moves into a new home with his owner. However, he soon discovers that they’re not alone in their new house, as he encounters several supernatural entities lurking in the shadows. The trailer highlights Indy’s efforts to protect his human from the dark forces who plan to harm him. It also features some of the positive reviews that the movie has been receiving, including praises for its canine protagonist.
Good Boy is directed by Leonberg, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Alex Cannon. This marks Leonberg’s feature-length directorial debut. Joining Indy the Dog are Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden. The movie is produced by Leonberg and Kari Fischer, who are Indy the Dog’s real-life owners. Since its world premiere, the movie has received a Tomatometer rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews.
“Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner—and best friend—Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering,” reads the official synopsis. “After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.”