Canine Terror Takes the Lead in New Supernatural Thriller GOOD BOY from Ben Leonberg

In the upcoming horror-thriller GOOD BOY, director Ben Leonberg takes audiences on a chilling ride through the eyes of an unlikely hero—a dog named Indy. Leaving the city behind, Indy and his owner, Todd, move into a long-abandoned country home that harbors more than just memories. As eerie visions and invisible forces begin to take hold, it's clear that something sinister lurks within the walls.

While Todd remains unaware, Indy picks up on the house’s haunting presence from the start. With ghostly warnings from a long-deceased dog and spectral glimpses of a grim past, Indy becomes the only line of defense as dark forces begin to possess his best friend.

Co-written by Leonberg and Alex Cannon, and produced by Leonberg and Kari Fischer, the film stars Indy the Dog, Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and genre favorite Larry Fessenden. Indy clocks in at a lean 73 minutes and promises a unique take on supernatural horror through a canine perspective.

Indy is a tale of loyalty, fear, and otherworldly danger—where man's best friend must become his greatest protector.

Upcoming NYC Screening:

Scary Movies XIII at Film at Lincoln Center

Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30pm

Walter Reade Theater (165 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023)

Followed by a Q&A with director Ben Leonberg

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