Entertainment Blog #378 | Good Boy [2025] : Ghosts from a Dog's Perspective...

When it comes to horror movies with a unique angle, especially the ones that actually try something different, Good Boy definitely stands out. Instead of just relying on loud jump scares, it turns the classic haunted house formula into something surprising by letting a loyal dog take the lead, and that twist gives the whole experience a fresh feel even if you’ve seen ghosts and creepy houses before.

“Good Boy” is a #supernatural #horror #movie directed and co-written by Ben Leonberg, released in the United States on October 3, 2025. The film stars Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, in the main role alongside Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden, and it tells its story from the dog’s point of view. The only downside ai saw was the run time of the movie is just 73 minutes..

The plot follows Indy and his owner Todd, who moves from the city into his late grandfather’s rural home in the woods. Todd suffers from a chronic lung disease, and the isolation combined with disturbing events soon makes things unsettling. Indy starts sensing strange supernatural presences, shadows, and strange figures that humans around him can’t see.

As these unseen forces grow stronger and begin to affect Todd’s health and behavior, Indy must rely on his instincts to protect the one he loves, even if no one else understands what’s really happening.

The film was shot over three years!! Crazy right?? And on a tiny $70,000 budget, and it became Leonberg’s feature-length directorial debut. Despite its low budget, the movie drew attention for its unique perspective, atmospheric tension, and visually strong horror sequences, plus the fact that Indy had no prior acting experience before taking the lead role. It performed well at the box office, grossing about $8.7 million worldwide, and received generally positive reviews for its creativity and technical execution.

So will Indy manage to protect Todd and uncover the truth behind those strange forces? Can a dog’s instincts really save a human in a world where most people don’t even notice the danger? And is this haunted house more than just shadows and whispers? It’s up to you to find out.