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Synopsis

A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

Cast

  • Indy
  • Shane Jensen
  • Arielle Friedman
  • Larry Fessenden
  • Stuart Rudin
  • Hunter Goetz
  • Anya Krawcheck
  • Max
Moviegoers are saying
This indie horror short film tells a haunting ghost story through the eyes of a dog named Indy, creating an unexpectedly emotional and atmospheric experience that has audiences torn between terror and tenderness. While some viewers found the concept gimmicky, most praise the film's creative POV approach and Indy's surprisingly convincing 'performance,' with many admitting they went home to hug their own pets afterward.
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Heart-Pounding
Creepy-Atmospheric
Indie-Darling
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Canine-Masterclass
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Metacritic

75
Dec 5, 2025

Good Boy is a harrowing experience for dog lovers—or possibly anyone who’s noticed an animal staring at something you can’t quite perceive—yet the movie never quite unearths the subterranean chills of the most potent horror.

Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
80
Oct 7, 2025

In lesser hands, this could have been merely a gimmick but, with his feature debut, director Ben Leonberg delivers an effective, genuinely unsettling chiller.

Nikki Baughan
Screen Daily
60
Oct 2, 2025

Good Boy may not exactly reinvent the haunted house subgenre, but it proves you can still teach an old dog new tricks.

Chris Evangelista
Slashfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Good Boy (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Good Boy (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 12min long.
What's Good Boy (2025) about?
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
Who's the cast of Good Boy (2025)?
  • Indy as Indy
  • Shane Jensen as Todd
  • Arielle Friedman as Vera
  • Larry Fessenden as Grandpa
  • Stuart Rudin as Richard
  • Hunter Goetz as Weatherman, Narrator
  • Anya Krawcheck as Doctor
  • Max as Bandit
Who's the director behind Good Boy (2025)?
Ben Leonberg directed Good Boy (2025).
Who produced Good Boy (2025)?
Kari Fischer produced Good Boy (2025).