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Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Google searches spike for "does the dog die in Good Boy" after trailer release
Google searches for 'does the dog die in Good Boy' have surged by more than 2,000% following the release of the film's first trailer, highlighting the curiosity and concern among horror fans. The upcoming supernatural horror film, directed by Ben Leonberg, follows a haunted house story through the eyes of a loyal dog named Indy. In Good Boy, Indy and his owner Todd move into a rural farmhouse after a family tragedy. As Todd struggles with grief, Indy begins sensing dark paranormal activity that his human companion cannot see. The trailer, which debuted ahead of the film's October 6 theatrical release, quickly caught the attention of horror communities online. One of the most pressing questions viewers have raised is whether Indy, the dog, dies during the film. While horror audiences often accept graphic violence against human characters, the potential harm of an animal tends to spark widespread backlash. However, early viewers who attended Good Boy's sold-out premiere at SXSW in March confirm that Indy survives the story. Adding to the reassurance, Indy is not just a character but also the real-life pet of Leonberg. Over three years of filming, Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer carefully trained Indy to perform without the use of CGI. Critics praised both the film and Indy's natural performance, fueling discussions about whether the canine star could even earn awards recognition. Good Boy will premiere in theaters on October 6, distributed by IFC Films, before heading to Shudder. With fan anticipation rising and online search interest surging, the film has already cemented itself as one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Good Boy Trailer: Haunted House Horror Told Through a Dog's Eyes Ahead of October 3 Release
The official trailer for Good Boy uses a dog's point of view to turn a quiet country house into a source of dread. The short preview, released Monday, August 18, follows Indy, a loyal dog, and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen) as they move into a long-vacant family home. The trailer quickly makes clear that the house is not as empty as it seems. From the start, the preview nods to classic dog themes with on-screen lines like 'man's best friend,' 'always by your side' and 'through the good times.' The tone shifts when suspicious sounds cut through the night. Eerie knocking and a sequence of someone pounding their forehead into a door raise the stakes. Indy reacts first, barking and investigating as strange things unfold. The clip ends on a sharp cut, leaving viewers on a cliffhanger. Here's what the trailer shows Brief, fast clips follow Indy as he scampers through woods and patrols the property at night. Todd's grandfather, played by Larry Fessenden, appears in a tense moment that hints at something more sinister, letting out a 'bloodcurdling growl' as Indy looks on. The trailer focuses on the dog's bravery. The official synopsis calls Indy 'our canine hero' and adds: '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.' Can Indy protect his owner? The trailer asks this question without answering it. Indy's perspective drives the tension. Viewers see ordinary noises become threats. Short, sharp edits and night sequences build suspense around the haunted house angle. The film promises a blend of family loyalty and supernatural danger, with the dog at the center of the story. Good Boy is director Ben Leonberg's feature debut, and Leonberg cast his own dog, Indy, in the lead role. The movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March. IFC Films will release Good Boy in North American theaters on October 3, with a U.K. release set for October 10. The cast also includes Arielle Friedman, Anya Krawcheck and Stuart Rudin.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Good Boy' teaser drops: Loyal dog Indy faces the terrors of the supernatural in this thrilling film
'Good Boy' is an up-and-coming horror film that presents the dilemma of having something sinister living within the walls of your home, but from an extremely unique point of view. Ever since the announcement of the trailer, netizens have been buzzing over how the film is going to turn up. Now with the first official teaser out, the anticipation has built up to a maximum. All about the 'Good Boy' trailer Dogs are always labeled as a 'man's best friend', no matter the situation. They stay by your side through thick and thin, the good as well as the bad. This movie focuses on the bad and the worst anyone can experience, but entirely from the viewpoint of a dog. The trailer starts with Indy and his human, Todd, moving into a new home. The film depicts Indy's life with his owner, from his days as a pup to his adulthood. The narrative then shifts to a scene where the two are asleep in their new home. In the middle of the night, while Todd is soundly sleeping, Indy suddenly wakes, cautiously descends the stairs, and senses something unusual in the house. He soon comes face-to-face with a dark entity that appears to lurk within their new home's walls. The trailer then continues with fast-paced clips showing Indy barking and roaming the forests, keeping watch over the house and his owner at night as the evil entity lurks right around the corner. It even shows a chilling scene where Todd's grandfather seems possessed almost, and lets out a gut wrenching scream as Indy watches on. More about the film This horror film will be available for theatrical release on October 3 later this year. The movie also marks director Ben Leonberg's feature debut, and the dog shown in the film is his beloved pet, Indy! The cast for the film also includes names like Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden . Good Boy - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Films "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer For The Horror Film GOOD BOY a Haunted House Story Told From the Perspective of a Dog — GeekTyrant
IFC Films just dropped the trailer for Good Boy , and it's one of the most unique horror films hitting theaters this year. This spooky tale flips the haunted house genre on its head by telling the story entirely through the eyes of a loyal pup named Indy. Directed by Ben Leonberg in his feature debut, Good Boy made waves during its premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival and is now set to hit theaters this October. In the film, '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. 'After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by the 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...' The trailer teases a chilling and emotional ride, with unsettling visuals, eerie sounds, and the kind of heart you don't typically find in your standard horror flick. And yes, the dog is the lead. According to early reactions, the film is being hailed as a breakout indie hit. It's said to be 'a charming twist on the haunted house movie with a soulful performance from the pup at its center.' Another called it 'A terrifying yet adorable look at dogs' unconditional love. Exciting classic haunted house energy. Indy is a bonafide star & deserves all the pets! Creative sound design & stunts.' Good Boy stars Indy the Dog as Indy the Dog, alongside Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Shane Jensen, Anya Krawcheck, and Stuart Rudin. Written by Alex Cannon and Ben Leonberg, and produced by Leonberg and Kari Fischer, this film sounds like a heartfelt, eerie, and completely original horror story. Mark your calendars for October 3, 2025, this movie looks great!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jai Courtney on Making a Comeback in Cannes Serial Killer-Shark Thriller and if He Would Return to DC Universe: ‘I Have Hope'
For the past four years, Jai Courtney has kept it relatively quiet. Following his second stint as Captain Boomerang in James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' in 2021, the Aussie heartthrob ditched Los Angeles for upstate New York, became a father for the first time and took a break from wide-release films. More from Variety Richard Linklater Stuns Cannes as 'Nouvelle Vague' Earns Rapturous 6.5 Minute Standing Ovation and Lots of Love From Quentin Tarantino Baltic Doc Producers Trio to Track 'Nouvelle Vague' Review: Richard Linklater's Movie About the Making of Godard's 'Breathless' Is an Enchanting Ode to the Rapture of Cinema 'I was going through a few transitions in my personal life and needed a gear shift. So, we took a swing and just decided to go somewhere wildly different,' he says of the bucolic life that he and his partner, Saudi actress Dina Shihabi, embraced with their 2-year-old daughter. 'I haven't looked back. I'm kind of an impulsive person, and it just felt like a like a good excuse to turn over a new leaf and start a different chapter.' Now, he's back with the lead role in 'Dangerous Animals,' a wild mashup of two of the most bankable subgenres: the serial killer and shark movie. (Independent Film Company, formerly IFC Films, is giving the film a wide release on July 23.) Adding to the hype, 'Dangerous Animals' offers an elevated performance from Courtney amid terrifying jump scares. (Cannes did accept the Sean Byrne-helmed film in the Directors' Fortnite sidebar, after all). Sipping on an orange-apricot spritz at the Carlton Hotel on the eve of the film's Cannes debut, the actor seems at peace with his life choices and his comeback chances. With 'Dangerous Animals,' he gets to delve into the psyche of a lunatic who breaks into a celebratory dance after a kill. Courtney understands the public's fascination with serial killers. 'I'm right there with them. I'm addicted to true crime stuff,' he says. 'There's been debate around how much we idolize people who have committed atrocious acts. And I think, 'Yeah, maybe there is a balance in that somewhere.' But it's also entertainment, and fuck man, it's fun. You don't have to be on board with it morally to enjoy the spectacle, right?' After landing his breakout role opposite Tom Cruise in 2012's 'Jack Reacher,' Courtney became the Next Big Thing from Down Under, joining a list that has included Mel Gibson, Russell Crowe and the late Heath Ledger. Working with Cruise offered a window into the perks of movie stardom. 'Tom took really good care of me. I was able to cop a ride to work on his helicopter one day, which was so out of this world for me. I'm walking down the hotel corridor, and he was like, 'Courtney, where are you going? Come with us.' Next minute, I'm in a helipad. We were a couple of hours from set, and Tom doesn't do traffic.' That paved the way for playing more heroic types, like Bruce Willis' son in 'A Good Day to Die Hard,' the fifth chapter in the long-running action franchise. To Courtney, the 2013 film already feels like it hails from a different era. 'Bruce was still smashing through the films like a classic stud,' he remembers. 'That film happened at a time when they were letting actors do stuff that they just don't anymore. We were beating ourselves up. They killed 110 cars in this car chase. I've done a film since where you got to get in a car and pull out of a parking spot going really fast, and they don't let you do it. And I'm like, 'What happened?' Like I jumped out of a building in 'Die Hard.'' The Sydney native continued to scale the heights and nabbed one of the most coveted roles in town: Resistance soldier Kyle Reese in the 2015 'Terminator' franchise entry, 'Terminator: Genisys.' The $155 million-budgeted tentpole, which also starred his then-girlfriend Emilia Clarke, earned $441 million worldwide. Though the film was profitable during its theatrical run, plans for a trilogy were scrapped. 'When you're deep into a franchise, it's always tricky. I saw this with 'Die Hard' as well,' he explains. 'It's something that's so beloved, people want more of it, but it's really hard to give people what they think they want from it again, because what you're tapping into is the nostalgia of experiencing it for the first time. It's not impossible, but it's a tall order. So, I have no regrets around it. They were good, fun films, but I think it's hard to hit a home run. It's just the nature of any long running franchise.' Some of his best on-set memories are literally tattooed on his skin. Courtney points to one on his inner arm that says 'SKWAD' that he shares with his fellow 2016 'Suicide Squad' cast and another on his opposite arm that fellow Aussie Margot Robbie made him get after he lost a sports bet with her. 'I've made so many dumb tattoo decisions since then. One of my mates scratched that into me last week,' he says of an amateurish scrawl near his sizable bicep. 'Once I discovered my legs were valuable real estate too, I just started filling them up. The inner thigh is incredibly painful, but there's something euphoric about it as well, like an endorphin release. There's sort of an addictive quality to getting tattooed, and then you have this trophy.' The same could be said for the mindset of Tucker, the seafaring serial killer he portrays in 'Dangerous Animals,' or the gonzo criminal Boomerang, which he first tackled in David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad' in 2016. In fact, Courtney says there's a throughline between the two characters: They are both psychos. 'David told me like, 'I want you to find your inner shitbag,' and I was doing some weird stuff in prep. I remember taking mushrooms and burning myself with cigarettes,' he says. 'I was just getting into a weird space with it. I'm all for a bit of experimentation with some ancient plant medicine. Why not?' Boomerang may have met a gruesome end in Gunn's version of 'Suicide Squad,' but the DC boss told Courtney that the door is potentially open for a return to the DC universe. 'I was like, 'Come on, man. Boomerang is cool,'' Courtney recalls of his conversation with Gunn after reading the script and seeing his character's fate. 'And James is like, 'You know these rules don't really apply. Just because he dies here doesn't mean it's gone forever, right?' And I was like, 'Hell yeah.' So I have hope. Somewhere in the back of my mind, there's a prayer that we'll see more of Boomerang one day.' 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