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First trailer released for horror film told from a dog's point of view

First trailer released for horror film told from a dog's point of view

Independent21 hours ago
A new horror film titled "Good Boy" offers a unique perspective, being filmed entirely from a dog's point of view.
The 73-minute movie, directed by Ben Leonberg, follows Todd and his dog Indy as they encounter an invisible presence in a supposedly haunted farmhouse.
"Good Boy" is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 3 October.
The film premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin, Texas, where the dog character, Indy, received the inaugural "Howl of Fame" award.
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