Good Boy release date India, plot, cast, trailer and what to expect from Ben Leonberg’s horror flick
Good Boy release date: The story centers around Indy, a loyal dog, who moves into a new place with his owner and best friend, Todd (played by Shane Jensen). Catch more details about the Halloween film
Last Updated: 06.47 PM, Sep 25, 2025
Good Boy release: Ever heard of a horror film with a dog’s POV? Well, get ready to witness an unsettling tale of supernatural encounters as loyalty is tested with Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy. The movie is among the popular picks for the spooky season of Halloween as it gears up for a theatrical premiere in October. Here are more details about the release, plot, cast, and trailer of Good Boy as Indy fights his way against the odds for his owner, Todd.
When to watch Good Boy in India?
Ben Leonberg marks his feature film directorial debut with Good Boy. The upcoming supernatural horror film is slated to hit the screens worldwide on October 3. It earlier premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival and won a Howl of Fame award. It also garnered rave reviews for its unsettling tone and refreshing take. The other interesting horror flicks set for the Halloween slate include Black Phone 2, Frankenstein, and Beast of War.
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Good Boy plot, trailer and cast details
The story centers around Indy, a loyal dog, who moves into a new place with his owner and best friend, Todd (played by Shane Jensen), but things take a sinister twist when the dog finds paranormal activity taking place in the darkness. How the dog saves his owner against the evil forces becomes the crux of the narrative.
In the trailer, we are introduced to Indy and Todd’s relationship as ‘man’s best friend’ and loyal companion. Their happy relationship dynamics take a surprising turn when darkness engulfs the duo. Will Indy’s braveness and strong instincts save his favourite human companion from the dark forces lurking in the shadows? Only time will unveil.
What sparked excitement over fans is the intriguing perspective of a dog as the central protagonist of the horror story. From vigilant night watches to tailing the suspicious entities, Indy will take you on an unsettling yet nerve-wracking journey across the country house and its eerie surroundings. The trailer has kept the spark going as viewers expressed fascination with the upcoming film. However, many are stressed out about if the dog will survive the horrors or will sacrifice himself. One user wrote, “This may be the only time people want to know how a film ends before they see it. Goes to show how much people love their dogs.” Another wrote, “A dog as the main character? Now that's innovative.”
Meanwhile, the ensemble features Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Shane Jensen, Anya Krawcheck, and Stuart Rudin as part of the cast in pivotal roles.
FAQs:
Q. When to watch Good Boy?
A. Good Boy is set to premiere theatrically on October 3.
Q. Is Good Boy a horror movie?
A. Yes, Good Boy is a horror movie slated for a Halloween release.
Q. Who is the hero in Good Boy?
A. Good Boy is told from a dog's POV and its canine hero is Indy.