10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies For The Rest Of 2025

The debut of filmmaker Ben Leonberg, Good Boy is a low-budget supernatural horror film in which a man, Todd (Shane Jensen), relocates to his late grandfather's rural farmhouse, which unbeknownst to him is haunted by paranormal entities.

However, these forces are invisible to humans and can only be seen by Todd's trusty canine Indy, who must attempt to protect his human companion against overpowering odds.

Leonberg's film has received rave reviews since its SXSW premiere back in March, with many critics praising the uniqueness of its execution - much of the camerawork being shot low-down at dog-level - and the performance of Leonberg's actual pet dog Indy in the central role.

The trailer became enough of a viral hit in recent weeks that distributor IFC decided to expand Good Boy's intended theatrical release, ensuring many more will get to see it on the big screen before it lands digitally on Shudder later in the year.

For anyone desperate for a unique and creative riff on the haunted house genre, this looks like an absolute must-see. And for those anxious about the fate of the dog before viewing, you can find out for yourself if Indy makes it to the end here.

Good Boy releases on October 3.