{"id":1978097,"date":"2025-08-25T02:29:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T02:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1978097"},"modified":"2025-08-25T02:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T02:29:37","slug":"that-new-viral-horror-movie-that-has-us-all-worried-about-whether-the-dog-dies-just-got-some-good-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/that-new-viral-horror-movie-that-has-us-all-worried-about-whether-the-dog-dies-just-got-some-good-news\/","title":{"rendered":"That New, Viral Horror Movie That Has Us All Worried About Whether The Dog Dies Just Got Some Good News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: IFC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For weeks, fans of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-horror-movies-scary-movies-220820797.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:new horror movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">new horror movies<\/a> have been buzzing about <em>Good Boy<\/em>, the indie fright flick told from a dog\u2019s point of view, and one major <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/just-learned-theres-horror-movie-123940580.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:concern has dominated the conversation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">concern has dominated the conversation<\/a> surrounding the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-horror-movies-scary-movies-220820797.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 movie releases;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">2025 movie releases<\/a>: <em>Does the pup make it out alive?<\/em> Now, we finally have an answer, and it\u2019s good news for dog lovers everywhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Per an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiewire.com\/news\/analysis\/good-boy-dog-point-of-view-horror-movie-wide-release-2-1235147111\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndieWire;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>IndieWire<\/em><\/a> report, the film, directed by Ben Leonberg, has been riding a wave of viral momentum ever since its trailer debuted earlier this month, racking up more than a million views in just four days and spiking Google searches for \u201cDoes the dog in <em>Good Boy<\/em> die?\u201d by over 2,000 percent. The film, which screened at SXSW earlier this year, stars Leonberg\u2019s own Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Indy, and yes, multiple sources confirm Indy makes it through the story unscathed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The studio behind it, IFC, was so encouraged by the response that they\u2019ve decided to take the movie wide, expanding its theatrical rollout on October 3 instead of keeping it limited. At just 72 minutes, <em>Good Boy<\/em> is reportedly short, sharp, and completely unique in its perspective.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Indy the dog hiding under a bed in the 2025 horror film Good Boy.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DKnt2iV1cvQ218iLGEt.zg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/4ea43c47b618711f9258475c7fe1641a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: IFC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The story follows Indy as he adjusts to a new home with his owner, only to sense that a sinister presence lurks in the house. It\u2019s a clever spin on a familiar horror setup as the human characters can\u2019t see the supernatural threat, but their loyal pet can, and it becomes a question of whether the dog can protect his human before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans at SXSW who caught the premiere were quick to share online that the canine protagonist survives, instantly easing the biggest worry for potential viewers. That revelation alone may be enough to convert cautious dog lovers into curious ticket buyers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The reassurance about Indy\u2019s fate isn\u2019t the only factor fueling excitement. Early reviews have been glowing, with <em>Good Boy<\/em> holding a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/good_boy_2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:95% score on Rotten Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">95% score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> from its first wave of critics. Much of the praise highlights both the film\u2019s inventive perspective and the emotional bond at its center, hinting that this could be a horror story with real heart. And while there are plenty of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/great-movies-with-talking-dogs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:great movies with talking dogs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">great movies with talking dogs<\/a>, this isn\u2019t one of them \u2014 nor will Indy be joining our list of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/meanest-pets-from-movies-and-tv-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:meanest pets from movies and TV shows;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">meanest pets from movies and TV shows<\/a>. True to its title, this <em>Good Boy<\/em> seems to be winning audiences over based on its trailer and early buzz.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"dog in Good Boy 2025 movie image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ek1nDBNv7D6aZBlavzmcoQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/094877895183aefede0cf216ca612a46\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Shudder<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For IFC, the momentum couldn\u2019t be better timed. Following recent success with some of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/50-best-horror-movies-time-230003021.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:best horror movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">best horror movies <\/a>of recent memory, like <em>Late Night with the Devil<\/em> and last year&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/violent-nature-writer-director-try-000551105.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:unrated In a Violent Nature;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">unrated <em>In a Violent Nature<\/em><\/a>, the company appears to have another genre hit on its hands, one with broader appeal thanks to its PG-13 rating. Part of the intrigue here is how <em>Good Boy<\/em> taps into an almost universal fear of something terrible happening to our pets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That concern was so pronounced that it practically became part of the movie\u2019s marketing as the internet simply had to know if Indy survives. By addressing it early (without spoiling other plot details), the filmmakers may have ensured the movie appeals to horror diehards and animal lovers alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Good Boy<\/em> hits theaters on Friday, October 3, before eventually making its way to streaming for everyone with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/shudder-subscription-the-plans-the-price-and-whats-included\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Shudder subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Shudder subscription<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. 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