One of my favorite films that played at this year's Overlook Film Festival was Good Boy a haunted house movie shot from the point of view of Indy This was one of the most buzzed about films at the fest and I had a chance to catch up with Ben Leonberg (Director Cinematographer) and Alex Cannon (Co-Writer) discussing the challenges of making the film but we’d do things like fetch and obedience So I had a little bit of a background when it came to: How do you get a performance out of a dog and they do not listen to us well enough that we could make a short film Ben Leonberg: The most important resource in making this movie was time You go into [filming] every day and you think you know how the dog It’s not like you’re working with a human actor who agrees on the reality of the premise that we're making a movie together Every shot required some level of invention this didn't quite work the way we expected so we have to shift the camera or change how we're dialing in these performances to get it all to work You’re able to build these scenes with Indy and create just so much tension I love that sequence where the camera is right behind Indy as he’s looking up the stairs and the sense of scale from his POV really makes that scene so much more effective Ben Leonberg: In terms of creating tension we storyboarded the whole movie ahead of time so the film and the [original] storyboards are not one-to-one I started redrawing some of the scenes with a loose stick figure because if you're working with the human actor We’re setting up for the dog to react genuinely He can’t hit a perfect mark if his eyes catch the light You’re filming it so that the camera's not distracting to him and also you have to have flexibility to work around the impreciseness of Indy’s performance Did Indy have a favorite treat or toy when you were filming Ben Leonberg: Indy’s favorite thing would be carrots but it was just with his normal dinner food He wasn't as excited about that because if he looks super excited it dispels the illusion of the haunted house movie While the film is from Indy’s point of view there’s a very grounded story surrounding his owner Alex Cannon: You hear stories about how dogs can smell drugs and bombs They are used in hospitals to detect some diseases It feels like they are detecting the invisible and what if they’re able to detect a malevolent force that they don't fully understand So much of the movie is Indy motivated by what's happening and what he's experiencing oftentimes moving away from the experience the [human] characters are having How did Larry Fessenden get involved in this project He always has such a wealth of knowledge that I know has been an asset in indie film productions Ben Leonberg: Because the dog is such a big X factor we recorded the full film with myself and the film's producer So the movie was mostly done by the time Larry came on board so he got to see the movie and agreed to be a part of it He's been great and he's been especially helpful in post-production and the festival phase He is a joy to work with and brings so much to the movie What has the festival experience been like I can imagine that some people that are not normally into horror movies have been interested in Good Boy and I can also imagine that the audience reaction may be a little different with a dog in danger as opposed to a human We’ve been cooking this thing up for four plus years and to finally get to see it in a room where you can feel other people react to it is a joy but when you see it with a big crowd in a room you can see that the scare actually does work Ben Leonberg: It's been really fun talking to people after and someone says I saw this because I like dogs!” You can tell they're clearly not into horror People seem to genuinely find the [movie] very effective and then they want to talk about their relationship with their dog To read our review of the film from Matt Donato https://dailydead.com/sxsw-2025-review-good-boy-is-a-rousing-success-that-defies-genre-expectations/ [Editor's Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.] After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers Click here to read our spring 2025 issue, featuring Caught by the Tides' Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao, our annual spotlight on locations and more... From a simple observation of canine behavior —”What dog owner hasn’t wondered why their dog barks at ‘nothing?'” — Ben Leonberg has with his SXSW-premiering Good Boy created what he calls “a haunted house movie from an entirely new perspective.” Leonberg’s own dog Indy stars alongside Shane Jensen in this story of an ailing man who retreats to his family’s secluded rural cabin only to confront generational trauma and supernatural forces With Larry Fessenden as the family patriarch whose foreboding presence appears solely through distressed VHS tapes playing the house here becomes something of a liminal space one in which the ghostly presences are unseen (again that “dog barking at nothing”) and suddenly erupting in demonic spurts But the biggest special effect here is Leonberg’s use of Indy’s POV as both a stylistic and narrative device The film is largely shot from Indy’s eye-level with some narrative information coming from diegetic sound (phone calls and those VHS tapes) but plot advancement largely filtering through a dog’s consciousness and to his credit Leonberg resists a storyteller’s natural urge to grant the dog a greater understanding than he’d have in the real world It’s a choice that leads to truly heartbreaking moments as threats come from his destructive isolation-seeking owner as well as whatever malignant forces lurk in the home’s many dark shadows As Leonberg discusses in our interview below he shot Good Boy over the course of three years relying on a mixture of home training and the Kuleshov effect to produce Indy’s very affecting performance Filmmaker: Your film prompts so many questions from a production point of view the concept of this film or observing some sort of behavior from your dog I was watching Poltergeist probably for the 100th time The opening follows the family’s golden retriever who we learn can clearly perceive the ghosts before anyone else This same trope (the dog who “knows better”) appears in tons of horror movies and I thought that someone should make a movie from that dog’s perspective But Indy (my actual dog) is the second part of the equation and the secret sauce that makes the concept work He usually hits you with it before meal time but on the occasions when he’s just staring at “empty” corners or tracking smells only he can perceive… it’s really spooky why their dog barks suddenly barks for no reason What sort of limitations did Indy as protagonist place on the production process Leonberg: We filmed for over 400 days over the course of 3 years It was an unconventional production by necessity and design so we had to invent a way of filmmaking that embraced those limitations We were in a constant state of production those entire 3 years–either filming the few set-ups we could get each day As much as we planned out this movie–and we really planned it (I hand drew storyboards for the entire film)–working with a dog who doesn’t know he’s in a movie is a huge x factor We also really wanted Indy to be the center of the story and the film’s only point-of-view character but Indy’s compelling on-screen presence makes it all worth it Filmmaker: And how much pre-shoot training did you do with Indy the film’s producer) and I like to say that Indy has been training his whole life for the movie but that the training was just to be our best friend Beyond some advanced obedience training we did with a trainer when he was very young and capturing Indy’s “performance” didn’t rely much on conventional dog training Indy doesn’t know that many commands or tricks but he is a really smart dog – he learned quickly that the camera meant he was supposed to do “something” And that level of curiosity was a great baseline from which to dial in the rest of this “performance” We did the rest by prompting him with various stimuli (food The blocking was the hardest part–we never found a way for Indy to hit exact marks what sort of storytelling rules did you impose upon yourself given that the dog is the film’s POV character and in terms of information given the audience What elements of the story were you content to leave mysterious given the dog’s ability to understand — or not — what was happening in the story world Leonberg: It was really important to me that Indy be a character that audiences would relate to as a real dog That they recognize his behavior and reactions as genuine to dogs they’ve had This isn’t Air Bud or Lassie – where the dog is always happy-go-lucky My goal was to have Indy behave and act realistically (or as realistically as possible given the film’s supernatural events) He’s not imbued with a voice nor directed by abstract thought we tried to mimic the mission Jack London brought to his canine protagonists of White Fang and The Call of the Wild My belief is that horror works best when it plays inside the audience’s imagination That’s why I so often rely on the Kuleshov effect and Indy’s naturally occurring 1000-yard stare if the audience is presented with a shot of Indy tilting his head in curiosity followed by a shot from his subjectivity of an “empty” space then our imagination (which naturally assumes the worst) fills in the rest Filmmaker: There is so much rain in the film Could you discuss the challenges of working with the rain machines and having Indy be so wet Leonberg: Because Indy could only film in such a short window each day that meant we had a lot of production time to build complex set-ups ahead of his start time It’s obviously physically very difficult to film under rain machines (and to light the rain correctly!) but it also does amazing things to Indy’s performance just by getting him wet It’s not a coincidence that Indy’s “darkest hours” are when he’s out in a heavy downpour But the rain (and general wetness of the film) is also an important part of the haunted landscape–especially because it’s told from a dog’s perspective As a little kid I overheard an old hunter talking about how when animals are mortally wounded He claimed that it was because the mud made dying hurt less You also sometimes hear stories about old dogs that will do the same thing (crawl under the porch to die or wander off and lie down in the mud when they’re sick) That stuff has been rattling around in my brain since childhood and (without giving too much away) it’s in the DNA of some of the movie’s supernatural motifs Filmmaker: I know you have a background in VFX Could you tell us some of the tools you used and how much you were able to realize yourself and how much you had to bring in other artists Leonberg: Despite having worked in virtual reality for years and doing the majority of the compositing for Good Boy myself this film is above all a practical production I have an instinctive understanding for how to “plate out” unwanted elements of a shot through compositing and capturing blank background plates This was really handy when I needed to be on-camera (in the same shot as Indy) as a trainer And with Indy being such an “x factor” in terms of blocking and camera movement having the confidence to turn what was planned as a standard shot into a vfx-shot on the fly (that I would composite myself) was a huge asset to keeping production on schedule The majority of the additive vfx work was for the supernatural these were the shots where I worked with other VFX artists to touch up and improve the practical effects Filmmaker: The film is very much invested in themes around illness and mortality and how our own personal reactions to these can be intensely private ones What did you draw on for this aspect of the film and particularly the relationship between Todd and his sister Leonberg: I think that fundamentally all ghost stories are about mortality–what happens to us after we die And I certainly relate to Good Boy’s human characters when faced with that But I was always more interested in what the experience of human mortality would be like for our dogs You hear about lap dogs that face down grizzly bears when their human families are in peril or dogs that run into burning buildings without a thought for their own safety The questions I was interested in exploring was: what wouldn’t a dog do to protect the person he loves most from invisible dark forces What would it be like for a dog who would die to protect the person he loves Filmmaker: Your particular haunted house is one inflected by generational trauma which is often conveyed through media and home recordings I thought a bit about the liminal space in Skinamarink a bit as well as other more classic haunted house tales how did you conceive of this setting within the lineage of haunted house films we did live there during the whole production My wife was an amazing sport and game to transform what is in reality a charming cottage in the woods into a haunted family estate I love that you mentioned a feeling of a liminal space–I think so many haunted houses have that vibe and it’s absolutely what I was going for: like the house itself is in this ethereal spot between the world of the real and the supernatural That’s why I spent so much time learning the local weather so our day exteriors were always shrouded in heavy fog One of my biggest literary references for the story and the design of the house was Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher writer/director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer to discuss what it's like making your furry friend the star of your horror movie The title of writer/director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer’s first feature film could not be more apt—Indy the Dog is a very good boy, maybe even one of the best boys. He also is a star in the making as the lead character of the horror film Good Boy Indy’s owner moves them out of the city to a lonely family home in the country I’m not exaggerating when I say this is an exceptional and moving animal performance and if you’re a dog parent who loves their furry companion as much as I love mine you might be reduced to a blubbering mess by the film’s end The making of the movie was a family affair. Leonberg and Fischer, married, own Indy and took three years crafting the film, living in the house where they shot. It took so long because of the usual restrictions with animal actors, and because they wanted to capture authentic moments of Indy, including his naps and the moments he woke up. They have a cut, they said, with an audio track that’s only Indy voice direction The rest of the film's dialogue had to be ADR'd This is exactly the kind of movie indie filmmakers should admire—scrappy NFS got the chance to sit down with the filmmakers (and Indy) to discuss the challenges of Good Boy and all the adaptations you must make when working with animals there's the warning in Hollywood that you should never work with animals or children in a film because of the additional complications they can bring to a set the filmmakers wanted not only to have a dog character but to make him the lead "The reason they say that is because it is hard and it's costly," Leonberg said "One of the main reasons is that the kids and animals can't work a full workday The film industry is based on 12-hour days So that means that you're going to be filming either with many dogs So that meant that the shooting schedule is just going to be really This is why they decided to move into their shooting location full-time "Once you decide that that's something you're going to do you just have to embrace the limitations as a benefit and what kind of location agreement you're looking for It's not like we're just going to be there for 12 days .. What if you don't happen to have your own immensely talented dog on the project "My advice would definitely be to let the trainer direct almost direct the scene," Leonberg said "The more you can put the dog considerations in the creative driver's seat but really you're creating a huge opportunity that you're going to get something people haven't seen before Because you're not trying to force what is unnatural for a dog to do and might feel false or not genuine." Leonberg's background in virtual reality allowed them to use some immersive cameras that gave them the low-to-the-ground perspective at Indy's level and they also frequently filmed set-ups twice—once with them inside it and then a blank plate they could use to mask themselves out in post and he just got to the point where he understood that the camera means that he's supposed to do something," Fischer said There were sequences when they wanted to capture Indy asleep and waking up and that simply required a lot of time and patience because it's with a small number of people there's so much verbal coaching to get these shots," Leonberg said "So much of the production audio is just us talking to Indy one of our co-producers is the lead mixer and really marshaled the whole way where we went through all the scenes in the film in the physical spaces with the actors who are doing the vocal performance that then go on top of these scenes." There is a third-act sequence in the rain that took nine months to film There are impressive moments of action in this sequence and I wondered how some of them were captured—especially when Indy's safety is so important the answer is working slowly and patiently "There's a lot of things that are done in reverse," Leonberg said "I was working on a set once where the stunt coordinator was also the stunt performer It's a scene where she's getting kidnapped and they would set up the scene where she's the one pushing the actor who's attacking her hands into her neck So it still looks like there's tension but she's in complete control of the scene "So there's scenes where if Indy ever looks like he's trying to pull away from something what has actually happened is he's trying to run forward to a tennis ball and we're just holding his hips and telling him to stay to try and get that sense of action and tension." They employed a lot of old-school camera tricks to make things look scarier than they were "A lot of the footage is shot at speed I don't know if 'tricks' is the right word .. They also commissioned a stuffed-toy version of Indy they called "Findy" for any of the truly dangerous moments meaning those effects were practical and not CGI Their unique approach was definitely different than the usual film project but I really think there's something to a way of filmmaking that uses time as a resource," he said He likened the "typical" film set to the barn-raising scene in Witness "Most films are made on 12-hour days that go on with no breaks by necessity—I don't think I would make my second film three hours at a time or less in some cases It was much more than that in terms of the time I was put into it But I think there's something to be said for making things that as a marathon A look at how the Blackmagic Camera app was used by hundreds of fans to help KoЯn create a dynamic and immersive concert documentary that’s a band name I probably haven’t seen or thought about since the days of watching MTV’s Total Request Live when I got home from middle school in the mid-2000s Blackmagic Design has shared a cool story about how one of the most popular nu-metal groups from their day used hundreds of fans to help them create a pretty kick-ass rock concert documentary Armed with Blackmagic Camera apps on their smartphones over 200 KoЯn fans served as assistant camera operators on a recent documentary that captured the band’s 30th-anniversary concert in action Let’s look at some fun behind-the-scenes tidbits about how this was pulled off As a celebration of the American metal band’s 30th anniversary concert set up a unique workflow using the Blackmagic Camera app and Blackmagic Cloud to turn hundreds of fans into assistant camera operators it actually sounds like a pretty simple process thanks to the ease of use with the Blackmagic Camera app which can be downloaded on both iPhone and Android smartphones and is free to download and use the real trick was working with all of the footage and data collected by the fans with the goal of editing together a seamless story and experience from the concert You can find out more about the project—as well as further learn how Blackmagic Design played a pivotal role in its development, capture, and edit—on Blackmagic’s website here. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb If you had told me one of the creepiest and best movies of SXSW 2025 would be told exclusively through the perspective of a dog, I would have been intrigued but incredulous. On paper, it sounds like a gimmick that would quickly overstay its welcome. But with his innovative and experimental film Good Boy, co-writer and director Ben Leonberg proves that such an idea is more than a gimmick Featuring a stellar performance by canine star Indy Good Boy is a surprisingly poignant ghost story told through the eyes of man’s best friend Indy (Leonberg’s own dog) lives with his owner Todd who has recently been diagnosed with cancer Todd takes Indy to the abandoned family farm where his grandfather (Larry Fessenden) used to live As overheard during a phone call with Todd’s sister the place even has a reputation for being haunted But Todd shrugs off any stories and forges ahead with Indy in tow Indy starts staring at empty corners and dark rooms Leonberg shows what Indy’s seeing and what he’s seeing is ready to consume Todd Indy isn’t granted special abilities regarding speech or human communication All he can do is watch as something stalks him and Todd with each passing night taking the bones and beats of the typical haunted house film but telling it solely through the eyes of a dog He even obscures human faces so there’s no temptation to view the story from a human perspective This is purely Indy’s story and how Leonberg imagines he would experience such terrifying circumstances Leonberg even constructs canine dream sequences where Indy sees what happens to Todd’s deceased grandfather through the eyes of the grandfather’s loyal golden retriever Indy has all of the human experiences seen in traditional ghost stories which makes him feel like more than just an animal or sidekick That’s thanks to both an incredibly emotive dog and a skilled director who knows how to work with his canine companion The way that the Indy is able to emote so effectively is in itself almost scary on par with the husky in John Carpenter’s The Thing But Leonberg goes a step further and makes you truly terrified about Indy’s fate as he’s yanked under beds He isn’t tortured by an entity or made to feel prolonged fear But Leonberg is changing the game in unexpected ways it’s rendered scarier because only Indy can see the entity and he can’t speak or share his experience He becomes an extreme version of the archetypal horror character who isn’t believed and is left alone in their fear There’s nothing Indy can do to help his human and he’s incredibly helpless which only gets progressively more upsetting as the entity takes hold of Todd Indy has no idea how to call someone for advice or alert the authorities These limitations make Good Boy all the scarier as it seems like nothing can be done to keep Indy and his person safe.  a familiar story that is rather threadbare Leonberg reveals the most crucial information through phone calls with Todd’s sister or old VHS tapes featuring Todd’s grandfather Those reveals aren’t necessarily earth-shattering and you probably will find yourself with more questions than answers if you choose to really hone in on the story itself plot simplicity does suit the very particular form but with Leonberg unafraid to reveal certain pieces of information Good Boy excels because it treats its canine hero like a human character without anthropomorphizing him and sadness through Leonberg’s direction and strong visual storytelling He truly feels like a person while acting like a dog meaning that he doesn’t need a human voice or cartoonish or exaggerated expressions to convey emotional stakes and tell a deeply affecting story Don’t let the gimmick fool you; Good Boy is primed to be one of the most chilling movies of 2025 Categorized: Critically Acclaimed Thriller GOOD BOY Lands Distribution with Premiere Horror Streamer SHUDDER: "Shudder AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror announced today that they have acquired the US ANZ rights to the critically acclaimed film GOOD BOY the feature directorial debut from Ben Leonberg The innovative supernatural thriller that redefines the haunted house genre captivated audiences at this year's SXSW the film is shot from the perspective of Indy offering a glimpse into the hidden world of canine fears and exploring the unsettling presences dogs might sense in the shadows IndieWire named GOOD BOY a Critic’s Pick in its SXSW review citing it as “one of the year’s scariest movies,” while Daily Dead heralded the film for “redefining traditional genre [tropes] for something applaudingly innovative.” SVP of Acquisitions and Production for Shudder "We immediately recognized the immense potential of Leonberg's debut and are thrilled to strike this deal with Shudder Said SVP of Shudder Acquisitions and Productions Emily Gotto “Ben Leonberg’s debut is a singular experience in perspective-driven horror a devoted dog whose terror and determination to save his human become our own the film delivers a haunting and emotional experience that introduces a surprising standout performance from Indy and a strikingly assured first feature from Leonberg." Leonberg has signed with Altitude who will launch international sales for the film in Cannes our canine hero 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 two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house Indy's new world is immediately filled with unease: he senses invisible presences receives chilling warnings from a ghostly dog and is haunted by glimpses of the previous resident's gruesome demise Indy must fight a malevolence intent on pulling him into the afterlife adapted their country home into the creepy haunted house setting Capturing Indy's realistic "performance" required constant invention and patience with Leonberg and Fischer standing in as characters on screen Production with Indy took over 400 days spanning three years Leonberg sought horror street cred by enlisting legends like Larry Fessenden (Blackout and Habit) and Stuart Rudin (Silence of the Lambs) GOOD BOY traveled to Overlook Film festival in New Orleans where it expanded from one to three theaters to satisfy audience demand and later traveled to the Calgary Underground Film Festival building excitement among horror fans along the way The film received an Honorable Mention for Scariest Feature Film at Overlook while Indy took home the “Howl of Fame” award for Best Canine Performance at SXSW The acquisition by Shudder/IFC Films underscores the film's compelling premise and the strong audience interest it has generated." BETTER LUCK THAN CHUCK: "SeriesFest 2025 is very proud to host the first-look World Premiere of Better Luck than Chuck this Friday The television festival will be screening the pilot episode of the high concept horror trivia game show the first six-episode season of which is currently out for sale Imagine hanging out with Elvira and The Cryptkeeper all while having the chance to win killer prizes for being the smartest horror fan in the room hysterical hosts of Better Luck than Chuck who have cordially invited horror fans into their basement to compete in a ghoulish game show that tests their insight into fright Better Luck than Chuck incorporates numerous topics chosen by its contestants that quiz their horror knowledge - with each cate-GORY taking an entertaining and unique angle on the question/answer process The Widow poisoned her husband Charlie and has kept his slowly decomposing body in their basement ever since but poor Charlie is only conscious - unable to physically move from the couch where he sits day after day forced to indulge in his wife's favorite hobby: watching horror movies Charlie isn’t as excited to have defeated death as one may think well… an old married couple as a litany of horror geniuses battle for prizes Better Luck than Chuck is the terrifying trivia game show for the die-hard horror fan in all of us Better Luck than Chuck stars Alexis Allotta as The Widow and Adam Michaels as Charlie alongside rotating trios of horror experts from all walks of life Featured contestants in the series' pilot episode are Washington-based independent filmmaker Jesse James Hennessy University of Michigan PhD candidate Kristin Leer with Bloody Disgusting serving as their official media partner Better Luck than Chuck's first season grand prize is a vacation package to Universal Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort DEVILWORKS KICKS OFF SPRING WITH A THRILLING LINEUP OF NORTH AMERICAN TVOD AND AVOD RELEASES INCLUDING THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF AN AMERICAN MASQUERADE FROM AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKERS ADDISON HEATH AND JASMINE JAKUPI: "Devilworks kicked off 2025 with an electrifying lineup of North American releases across various genres with even more to come this spring which includes the highly anticipated action-comedy AN AMERICAN MASQUERADE directed by award-winning filmmakers Addison Heath and Jasmine Jakupi The film is set to be available on TVOD platforms in Q1 and April AN AMERICAN MASQUERADE tells the story of two failed actors and a porn star who embark on a wild trip of extreme violence to fund their return to Hollywood by hauling narcotics The film stars a dynamic cast including Elissa Dowling (We Are Still Here the chilling horror anthology YOU SHALL NOT SLEEP TONIGHT is set to debut on TVOD in Q1 and will be available across major AVOD platforms in Q2 Agustin Olcese (Nightmare Radio: The Night Stalker) Rounding out the offerings is the horror thriller DAEMON MIND which will be available on major AVOD platforms in Q2 following its earlier TVOD release The film stars Acha Septriasa (Anwar: The Untold Story The official synopses for each film are below Synopsis: To fund their return to Hollywood two failed actors and a porn star embark on a wild trip of extreme violence hauling narcotics Synopsis: A boy is haunted by terrifying nightmares where a monster lurks inside the closet  Synopsis: A neuroscientist creates a device which frees her inner Daemon allowing her to seek a terrible vengeance upon her enemies" Deadhead Productions Announces Inaugural Horror Film Festival in West Virginia: "Deadhead productions is proud to announce the first ever horror film festival in West Virginia we are so happy to share a similar mission in helping the horror genre become more understood and appreciated We encourage all independent filmmakers with a passion for horror to submit This is a chance to get your short film on the big screen and seen by potential industry leaders and inspire independent filmmakers; encouraging participation in local film industries and networking opportunities with industry professional in business and creative disciplines among many others to bring an unforgettable evening The festival kicks off with the premiere of the short film Bound by Festival Director Carah Chafin Followed by a screening of selected Award winners for Best Narrative Horror Short and the honorary Women in Film Award; which celebrates productions that emphasize women working in the film industry receives a $1,000 cash prize presented by Deadhead Productions receives a $500 cash prize presented by Deadhead Productions The prize for Best Special Effects will be awarded with a special package presented by partners Die Short film submissions via FilmFreeway are currently open and will close August 24 The Deadhead Productions Horror Film Festival will be held on November 1 West Virginia; coinciding with the city’s annual “Crawl-O-Ween” event If you are looking for something fun to do To learn more about submitting an independent film to the festival, visit https://filmfreeway.com/DeadheadHorrorfilmFest Deadhead Productions is a film production company with an affinity for horror and experimental work rooted in practical effects Deadhead crafts stories that explore the macabre as it relates to the human condition the Deadhead team places an important emphasis on supporting independent artists Through both their creative work and Social Engagements Deadhead Productions aims to foster community and personal exploration." 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By Hannah Caparino The 2025 Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) has an extensive lineup with a wide variety of films documentaries and events that attendees can view throughout all of the festival audiences are treated to  the best of local and international independent film and documentaries spoke with the Gauntlet about his film joining the CUFF lineup Leonberg discussed the inspiration of his film from the opening scene Poltergeist The focus of Good Boy is the dog Indy and his effort to navigate a new house with an unnerving presence “I think everyone who’s ever had a dog has wondered why their dog is barking at nothing or staring at an empty space in the house So that was the origin of the idea and what that turned into entirely from the perspective of a dog,” said Leonberg Leonberg is no stranger to the film industry with years of film experience and teaching film Much of his history with short films and writing allowed him to develop the skills used to direct his first feature film “I was really well versed and I cut my teeth making a short film,” said Leonberg.  “So to prepare for making Good Boy I was first writing the movie and I was also making little proof of concept shorts that were kind of where I was figuring out how to work with my canine talent how to tell a story without the benefit of dialogue and in some cases just practical things like having a camera nine inches off the ground to get onto the dog’s eyeline.” While working with canine talent can prove difficult Leonberg had approached the film with outside-the-box thinking and invention is also Leonberg’s actual dog making the relationship between talent and director tricky as dogs can be quite unpredictable on set they have a very limited understanding of what you want them to do Hopefully they’re very eager to please and that they like to follow instructions and learn tricks […] it’s just finding a way to have the camera positioned and be ready to be rolling so that you can queue the dog ready for commands or various stimuli to get different reactions that look like a performance,” said Leonberg Good Boy falls under the category of the supernatural horror genre which is told through the perspective of Indy The film follows similar beats to typical haunted house stories and the conversations that would take place between the human characters about the mysterious ongoing events in the house are easily dismissed by Indy’s perspective “The dog has no comprehension of that conversation.” said Leonberg and you actually hear that conversation just fade into the background and we do a trick like that several times throughout the movie.” Audiences can expect a spine-thrilling story that would create an experience that is frightening but endearing and relatable Leonberg emphasizes the conversations around how the film portrays the relationship between people and their dogs creating a personalized response to the film “I think a theme behind it is about the bond that transcends species,” said Leonberg “The relationship between in the case of the film a dog and the human character where the people see themselves in that and what it means to have a creature in your house that has unflagging Good Boy will have two screenings at CUFF on April 17 and April 25 Leonberg shared his excitement for CUFF and the upcoming conversations “I’m so excited to be in Calgary and be at the film festival I’m always excited to talk about the movie and talk about people’s dogs when the film wraps up so I hope to see everybody there!” said Leonberg CUFF will take place at Globe Cinema in downtown Calgary from April 16 – 27. For tickets and information, check out the CUFF website Use the Admin widget page to populate the sidebar How can I negatively review a dog-led haunted house movie Good Boy is a layup for horror fans who adore their canine companions Leonberg and co-writer Alex Cannon script a love letter to four-legged friends who lift our spirits love us unconditionally and protect us from anything—including muddy basement entities Leonberg's "Doggie Horror Movie" is leagues more than a gimmick redefining traditional genre scopes for something applaudably innovative He's a loyal sidekick to Todd (Shane Jensen) a cancer patient who relocates into his grandfather's eerie woodland home (Larry Fessenden lends a veteran presence as pop-pop in old videos) Todd's sister Vera (Arielle Friedman) questions the choice recalling an unshakable discomfort about the isolated spot Indy barks and claws and tries to warn Todd It's a brilliant concept that will enrapture pet owners Animals seem to acknowledge presences we cannot see yapping into an empty corner or meowing down pitch-black hallways Leonberg feasts on our paranoias by showing us Indy's perspective—and the shadowy figure that inhabits Todd's new pad Indy's untrained as an actor yet commands the screen taking after all-time showdogs like Jumpy (In A Valley of Violence) or Olivia (Widows/Game Night) Leonberg and his wife-slash-producer Kari Fischer spent three years working with and coaching their adorable pooch on Good Boy translating patience into an authentic performance from one of the year's breakout stars Cinematography glides across the floor at Indy's height as he reacts with disgruntled huffs or timid whimpers to Todd's predicaments All shots involving Indy were reportedly captured on closed sets with only Leonberg and Fischer joining him in front of the camera Indy's guardian-like adoration of his people translates to Todd's grappling with health and monsters Indy's fixated eyes convey legitimate emotion Leonberg turns Indy into a hero without sacrificing a haunted horror story's draw complete with action beats and legitimate scares that'll rattle audiences It's resourcefully do-it-yourself but never shoddy Indy's second-story and doghouse escape stunts are as thrilling as they are functionally impressive Then there's the shadowy figure that pursues Todd Indy takes it upon himself with blazing courage to defend his master—leading to one-on-one altercations with his foe You'd think a domesticated yet not camera-trained animal might struggle to sell the film's nastiest horror bites Leonberg manages enough shadow-jumping creeps to sustain a restless atmosphere or uses the reflective twinkle in a dog's eye to raise our adrenaline with an off-screen gotcha Good Boy struggles to sell its comprehensive screenplay from start to finish and the muck-man that keeps reappearing come with storytelling hiccups but we're stuck justifying a dog's position in a heartfelt horror tale akin to Mike Flanagan's Before I Wake (shades of the Canker Man) Good Boy avoids becoming a diminishing gimmick—but ambition can supersede execution there's a dog on screen outshining his humans commits to creative payoffs that you've never seen before Good Boy is more than a catchy premise or buzzy idea; it's an original horror gamble that refuses ghoulish conventions Jason Eisner's V/H/S/2 segment "Slumber Party Alien Abduction?" To say Indy's debut stands out from the pack is an understatement—it's paving the way for horror filmmakers to rethink the genre's limitations Matt Donato is a Los Angeles-based film critic currently published on SlashFilm and anywhere else he’s allowed to spread the gospel of Demon Wind He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association Other breeds were brought into being by specific cultures or classes of people If civilization is the intersection of a group of people with their environment, so too are their dogs: With coats that evolved to survive the local climate, body styles developed to navigate native terrains, and characters that fit into the social mores of the day, our purebred dogs are living reflections of the far-flung cultures that developed and nurtured them we rediscover our globe’s cultural diversity and heritage we travel to a different place and time to meet the people who developed the snoozing bundles of fur at our sides It’s also an internal journey whose final destination is For Leonberger lovers one of the ultimate rites of owning their giant gentle breed is to visit the eponymous German town where it was created in the center of Leonberg’shistoric marketplace ringed by traditional half-timbered houses they take the obligatory photo in front of its fountain the breed didn’t exist – and wouldn’t for another three centuries But the fountain does sport Leonberg’s coat of arms And breed lore says that noble beast inspired this shaggy-coated which soon became a must-have among those who were so well-heeled their families often had crests of their own If you do want to find a statue of a Leonberger to pose next to in Leonberg there is a bronze one erected in 2005 in an out-of-the-way commercial area the dichotomy between these two photo ops encapsulates the interesting beginnings of what some have called the “secret mascot” of Leonberg: Somewhere between the lofty fantasy of a leonine dog and a craftily marketed luxury item arising out of less-than-plush conditions there is the breed that today we know as the Leonberger Unlike many breeds that were forged by happy accident – a job needed to be done and a random dog excelled in it because he was a certain size or shape or color – the Leonberger was a very intentional creation The man who brought the breed into being was Heinrich Essig a city councilor and dog dealer in Leonberg A dog dealer is just what it sounds like – someone who breeds and sells dogs for profit Leonberg’s market square was also the site of a famous horse market So the citizens of mid-19th-Century Leonberg were accustomed to the buying and selling of livestock – and dogs were considered just that Owners across the globe included royals like King Umberto I of Italy though there are no records to confirm any of this coated dogs owned by farmers and butchers were common in southern Germany in this period But it was Essig who had the vision – not to mention the marketing skills – to formalize them into a bona-fide breed Gifting dogs to high-profile figures to help establish their cachet and lending them to popular illustrators to use as models Essig sold Leonbergers to a veritable Who’s Who of prominent 19th Century figures Owners across the globe included royals like King Umberto I of Italy; Tsar Alexander II of Russia; England’s prince of Wales better known as “Sissi,” who owned seven of Essig’s dogs Leonbergers also graced the estates of national leaders like Napoleon II and III and Otto von Bismarck; the composers Richard Wagner and Sergei Rachmaninoff Essig bred for one trait that is universal in the breed stable temperament that proves irresistible to everyone they meet Dogs of this imposing size needed to be even-tempered never timid nor aggressive with people or other dogs Gentle and playful in direct proportion to their formidable size temperamentally Leonbergers are more akin to a cuddly teddy bear than the aloof lion that was supposedly their inspiration Leonbergers were dismissed in some quarters as Saint Bernard wanna-bes and at dog shows they were often lumped in with other breeds While the newly imagined Leonberger was a resounding success with owners its reception by Victorian dog authorities was mixed at best Essig’s refusal to write a standard or memorialize parentage in pedigrees – after all he knew what his dogs should look like and how they were related – led to ongoing friction with the nascent dog-show fancy Given this hostility from the burgeoning dog-show world it’s a wonder that the Leonberger survived beyond Essig’s lifetime even through the challenges and deprivations of two world wars The Leonberger also gave back to two breeds that were instrumental in its development: In the 1870s Essig shipped three Leonberger puppies to Newfoundland breeders in Canada to help add such much-needed fresh blood to the breed when Essig acquired a Saint Bernard from the Great Saint Bernard Hospice for his Leonberger breeding program Essig paid the monks in trade with two of his dogs the hospice’s Saint Bernards were short-coated and documentation suggests that the long-haired variety may very well be the result of this and later Leonberger contributions Early Leonberger imports were exhibited at New York City’s famous Westminster show throughout the 1880s,and the breed has been continuously present in the United States since the 1970s But the Leonberger was recognized by the American Kennel Club just a mere decade ago While the Leonberger may have only recently entered the consciousness of American dog lovers with its characteristic patience and docility Even if Leonberger owners never get to stand before that lion-crested fountain in a small town on the outskirts of Stuttgart and smile for the camera The big dog with the equally big heart lying at their feet is the ultimate memento AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org If you purchase a product through this article Launching in the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg The Record-Breaking Screen Will Open with the Highly Anticipated Premier of the Latest James Bond Entry "No Time to Die" - The First Bond Film Ever to Feature Select Sequences Shot with IMAX Film Cameras NEW YORK and LEONBERG, Germany, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Lochmann Filmtheaterbetriebe today announced that the largest IMAX screen in the world is scheduled to open to the public on September 30 at the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg Measuring 21.03 meters high and 38.16 meters wide – wider than a Boeing 737 airliner – the record-breaking screen will fittingly kick off with the premier of the latest James Bond entry featuring select sequences shot with IMAX film cameras The theatre will feature groundbreaking IMAX with Laser technology as well as IMAX's 12-channel sound technology with new side and overhead channels that deliver greater dynamic range and precision for the ultimate in audio immersion The screen for the 574-seat IMAX at Traumpalast also weighed in at an over 500 pounds and had to be painted by a specially designed robotic arm "The IMAX at Traumpalast redefines the 'big screen'," said Rich Gelfond we've created an unforgettable moviegoing experience where fans can truly immersive themselves in the world's biggest blockbusters on the world's largest screen As we continue to grow in Germany and open new iconic locations around the world the IMAX at Traumpalast will become an exciting flagship location at a critical time for fans seeking premium "Audiences in Germany and beyond will travel far and wide to see the IMAX at Traumpalast from its enormous screen and incredible audio to the luxurious seating and other exciting amenities the theatre has to offer We're proud to partner with IMAX on this new record-breaking location and can't wait to start letting fans in the door," said Marius and Heinz Lochmann Shot with IMAX's iconic 15/70mm film cameras by visionary director Cary Fukunaga "No Time to Die" features 40 minutes of IMAX exclusive expanded aspect ratio The film is the first Bond entry ever to have been shot with IMAX film cameras considered the highest quality cameras in the world For audiences immersing themselves in IMAX at Traumpalast the film will also showcase the IMAX-exclusive 1.90:1 aspect ratio enabling moviegoers to experience up to 26% more picture for the film for those selected sequences The addition of IMAX at Traumpalast marks the eighth theatre for IMAX in Germany IMAX has steadily grown its box office in the market over the last several years with its highest box office year so far coming in 2019 architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.  there were 1,654 IMAX theater systems (1,569 commercial multiplexes 73 institutional) operating in 85 countries and territories trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."  For additional information please contact: [email protected]  [email protected]    http://www.imax.com IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 2024 Bank of America Media IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Disney/Marvel notched another historic moment in their longstanding successful partnership with the $36.5 million.. Entertainment Film and Motion Picture Multimedia & Internet Computer & Electronics Do not sell or share my personal information: The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the presentation of a new award at German cinema convention Kino 2022 in Baden Baden The award will be presented to Heinz Lochmann and Marius Lochmann the owners and operators of Traumpalast and IMAX Leonberg With the new award ICTA intends to honor cinema operators in Germany who embrace cinema technology and continuously strive towards celebrating the cinema theatre as a social and experiential meeting space digital excellence and above the average focus on audiences were further selection criteria had been nominated amongst 15 further candidates by members of the International Cinema Technology Association It was selected as the winner by an international selection committee Oliver Pasch und Till Cussmann are delighted about the result and Jan Runge comments on behalf of the ICTA: “We are delighted that our new award is presented to Heinz Lochmann and Marius Lochmann When during the pandemic our entire industry came to a standstill Traumpalast and IMAX Leonberg made very positive international headlines: the biggest IMAX screen in the World an integrated Bowling Center and a high-end restaurant meet the increasingly diverse and sophisticated demands of patrons The family run Traumpalast group is known for its attention to detail and for developing individual concepts for each auditorium and each of their sites Heinz and Marius Lochmann thereby embody the values of “showmanship” which we were so keen to celebrate with this new award.” Heinz Lochmann and Marius Lochmann are delighted about the award: “We are very honored to receive this award Our ambition has always been to operate state of the art cinema technology and to provide our patrons with an unforgettable experience and a feel-good atmosphere individually designed auditoriums and the innovative bowling center BOWL & CO We are very happy that our efforts have been recognized and honored Thanks to the ICTA for this amazing award” President and CEO Christine Berg congratulates on behalf of the German cinema exhibitors’ association: “We are delighted that this renown award is now also presented in Germany and would like to extend huge congratulations to Heinz Lochmann and Marius Lochmann for the much deserved recognition ICTA’s Presentation Excellence Award honors the efforts and ambitions of cinema operators to turn cinemas into very special places of experience Thank you to all Directors of the ICTA for your support and for launching the award It will be our pleasure to celebrate the award winners with everyone in Baden-Baden.” The ICTA Presentation Excellence Award will be presented as part of the German Cinema Convention Kino 2022 It will be presented to the winners at 11:30 am in the auditorium of the congress centre Celluloid Junkie is the leading online resource dedicated to the global film and cinema business Join a growing community of film and cinema industry professionals from around the world who rely on CJ to provide the latest news and research on the motion picture industry Central to the delivery of a good visitor experience is a Nexo ID Series sound system installed by local AV company Fein Media Designed in collaboration with the Nexo Engineering Support team the system provides the power and headroom to go way beyond background music and announcements "Each pair of lanes is covered by a pair of Nexo’s compact ID24 speakers with a pair of IDS110 subs in cardioid mode for every two double lanes," reports Mario Schmidt planning and sales manager at Karlsruhe-based Fein Media 6 x ID24s are complemented by a further 3 x IDS110 subs in the restaurant and lounge areas Amplification and processing come from a rack of 7 x Nexo NXAMP4X1Mk2 powered controllers in a Dante network with a matrix mixer and wall-mounted control panels The retired international Grand Prix horse and RPSI licensed stallion Leonberg passed away in Germany on 30 December 2017 Leonberg was by Lonely By xx  out of Romina Power (by Romiros x Grandus) Leonberg was first licensed in 1996 for the Zweibrucken/RPS stud and in 2010 approved in the U.S.A for Oldenburg and Hanover The dark bay stallion did his 100-day stallion performance test in Marbach in 1998 and scored 83.38 points for dressage and 64.24 points for show jumping (total 72.15) ranking him 24th out of 27 participating stallions He redid the testing a year later in 1999 in Zweibrucken and got 105.06 for dressage and 73.99 for jumping (total 91.02 points) finishing 14th out of 18 participating stallions Leonberg sold to Brigitte Ebers-Erkens and was shown by Markus Erkens as of 2001 at M-level Erkens took him to national Grand Prix level by 2003 Cesar Parra discovered Leonberg in Germany and convinced his sponsor at the time Between 2003 and 2005 Cesar Parra competed the stallion at national and international Grand Prix level with CDI starts in Allentown After Sparks and Parra ended their collaboration the stallion moved into training with Florida based Danish Mikala Munter (Gundersen) Mikala and Leonberg made their show debut in 2008 and they competed extensively at international Grand Prix level from 2008 till 2011 They capped off the 2010 show season with starts at the CDI Aachen and Copenhagen and were the alternates for the Danish team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games The stallion was retired from competition at the end of the 2010 show year but eventually was shipped back to Germany in October 2014 where he spent more than three years in retirement at Lena and Dirk Janssen's Storchenhof near Vechta Leonberg“When Leonberg first came to me he was nervous and fragile but soon we gained each other’s trust and became close friends," said Mikala Munter "He was such a gentle soul and always needed someone to hold his ‘hand.’ I miss him every day and I am forever thankful that Anne Sparks made 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That's 72+ feet high Or I guess you can just watch something on your phone instead "If you want your guests to come back to your theater you have to offer them an unforgettable experience," said Heinz Lochmann "Cinemas are where dreams come to life and where audiences come to relax and be totally immersed in the movies they love There is nothing like IMAX when it comes to delivering the world's most immersive cinematic experience." "Global demand for The IMAX experience is stronger than ever as shown by our recent performance and growth in Germany through our new partnership with the Lochmann Filmtheaterbetriebe the largest IMAX theater in world will reside in Germany and serve as a premium entertainment destination in the country." Will us American slobs ever get an IMAX screen this big My nearest IMAX screen is over 25 miles away but I guess it's better than hopping a 10 hour flight to Leonberg There's no specific launch date for this huge IMAX screen but it's expected to be available to the public sometime in 2020 Work on the German textile machinery producer BRÜCKNER’s new production site has just started Expected to be completed by the end of 2017 the company will invest 40 million Euro in the new plant building and machinery the company’s original production site is located in the Bavarian town of Tittmoning With about 180 employees and workers at this site the company produces every year about 120 machines and lines 95 per cent of which are exported all around the globe The main administration of the medium-sized company is with almost 200 employees located in Leonberg near Stuttgart IT as well as Human Resources and Accounting In 2004 production of smaller machine components in Leonberg was completely moved to Tittmoning in order to optimize the order workflow This change allowed to create a big Technology Centre in Leonberg where customers can test several BRÜCKNER machines and develop their textile products further The requirements for textile machinery and their functions have changed a lot in the last few years the machines and lines are getting larger and more complex mainly if they are not supplied to the classical garment industry but used for making technically challenging end products One of the consequences is that also the production site of the family-owned enterprise has to grow and reposition itself Since the extension possibilities of the current site are limited BRÜCKNER took the courageous decision to build a completely new production site on the outskirts of Tittmoning In planning the new production site particular importance was attached to the environment protection and an especially energy-saving building technique With a large photovoltaic system on the roof it is possible to save additional energy A large green space around the building will provide for ecological diversity The new production halls will offer 25.000 m² space for about 180 workers and employees In future it will be possible to produce bigger and heavier components and line parts Machines with working widths of more than seven meters can be installed without problems and heavy components can be transported more easily The generous space offers scope for growth and development at BRÜCKNER and new constructions and line parts can be assembled and intensively tested “In the decision for the new building it was for us very important that all of our workers and employees could continue since our personnel is our major asset and their experience cannot be replaced For this reason there was no need for us to move our production abroad and this loss we cannot afford and we do not want to since we are responsible for our employees and workers And we are proud of our quality “Made in Germany” and we rely on it also in future” says owner Regina Brückner it was important for us to get a particularly energy-efficient building Our new production site would be as efficient and energy-saving as our lines” Susi Fortun eilt von Turnier zur Turnier und von Endspiel zu Endspiel Leonberg - Für Susi Fortun waren die vergangenen Wochen wieder richtig anstrengend. Die Tennisspielerin des TC Leonberg eilte nicht nur von Turnier zu Turnier Die 45-Jährige behauptete in der Weltrangliste der AK 45 ihren dritten Platz Nicht besser hätte es bei den vergangenen drei Turnierauftritten für Susi Fortun (geborene Lohrmann) laufen können. Erst holte sie sich wie in den Jahren 2014 bis 2016 bei den Deutschen Meisterschaften in Bad Neuenahr den Titel, dann gewann sie das Weltranglistenturnier in Klosters und schließlich auch noch die Tegernsee-Open Bei den nationalen Titelkämpfen hatte sie einmal mehr die Favoritenrolle inne Nachdem es im vergangenen Jahr „nur“ zur Vizemeisterschaft gereicht hatte hielt sie diesmal dem Druck stand und besiegte im Finale Nicole Liedtke (Kahlenberger Hockey- und Tennis-Club Mülheim) mit 6:4 und 6:2 einem Turnier der zweithöchsten Kategorie setzte sich die ehemalige Bundesligaspielerin des TEC Waldau im Endspiel gegen die Schweizerin Michelle Paroubek nach fast dreistündigem harten Kampf mit 2:6 Für den Einzug ins Finale hatte ein Gruppensieg gegen Gabriela Berthouzoz (Schweiz) genügt nachdem die Britin Samantha Parker auf ihr Match gegen die Deutsche verzichtet hatte Auch beim nächsten ITF-Weltranglistenturnier am Tegernsee wurde die topgesetzte Deutsche ihrer Rolle gerecht Das Finale war bereits nach zwei Sätzen entschieden Obwohl wegen einer Knieverletzung zunächst noch gar nicht sicher war ob sie überhaupt würde antreten können Sie schlug Astrid Obermeier (STK Garching) mit 6:0 und 6:4 Horror film fanatics are dying to learn where and when they can watch Good Boy an upcoming fright-filled project with a dog as the main character Good Boy is already being called one of the best and most innovative horror movies of the year the film tells a supernatural story from a dog's point of view The movie has been in development for years but its roots can be traced back to at least 2022 when Leonberg and his wife Kari Fischer (who is also producing Good Boy) Since Good Boy is an independent horror film it has not been picked up by a distributor yet meaning that it currently does not have a scheduled theatrical or streaming release it was already premiered as SXSW 2025 in Austin it was screened four times (twice on March 8 access was given to attendees with Platinum badges and Film & TV badges with secondary access going to those with a Music badge and/or an Interactive badge were given the Howl of Fame award for the best canine performance of any film in the festival's lineup According to an Instagram post from Good Boy's official account the film's next screening will be at the Overlook Film Festival The exact schedule for when Good Boy will be screened at Overlook will be revealed on Wednesday Tickets and passes for the Overlook Film Festival are currently on sale at Overlook's official website Although Good Boy is an independent film that is only currently being screened at film festivals that does not mean it won't have a theatrical or streaming release sometime in the future Some of the biggest horror movies in the last five years made their premieres at film festivals with two of the most notable being Terrifier and Late Night with the Devil Terrifier, which has turned into a money-printing franchise made its world premiere at the Telluride Horror Show Film Festival on October 15 It then continued to screen at other festivals until it became so popular that it was distributed to theaters for a limited time on March 15 and 16 Late Night with the Devil (read more about Late Night with the Devil's true meaning here) followed a similar path, premiering at SXSW on March 10, 2023, before releasing in theaters a year later on March 22, 2024. So, it is possible that Good Boy could receive a theatrical release if it is picked up by a distributor. However, since it only recently premiered at SXSW 2025 on March 8, it would likely be quite a while before its theatrical premiere could happen due to legalities. Assuming that it would take around a year (or a bit longer) to hit theaters from when it first premiered, that would mean Good Boy would not receive a wide release until Spring or Summer 2026. If it were to be shown in theaters, it would then take even longer to come to a streaming service. It is impossible to predict exactly when, but if it were to be released theatrically sometime around the middle of 2026, it would likely not begin streaming until later that year. However, it is always possible that the film could go straight to a streaming service if it is not picked up and distributed to movie theaters. If that were to happen, it still likely wouldn't receive a streaming release until sometime in 2026, though. At the end of the day, Good Boy's future relies entirely on how it performs at film festivals. It has received mostly positive reviews since its premiere at SXSW, so many eyes will be on its future screenings. Good Boy premiered at SXSW on March 8, 2025, with its next screening taking place at the Overlook Film Festival. Copyright © 2025 The Direct Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. a haunted house movie with a very unusual point of view Rather than being filmed and told from the perspective of a human One of the horror films generating the most buzz on the film festival circuit currently is Good Boy Good Boy introduces us to Indy and his beloved human Todd who have left the big city to move in an old family home (rumored to be haunted) in the countryside But the house isn’t what Indy would have hoped for hear and sense something dangerous; something that poses a threat to Todd And Indy will do whatever he has to in order to keep Todd safe and his own family dog Indy plays the starring role Good Boy is Leonberg’s feature directorial debut Leonberg explained that he set out to make a haunted house film that would “capture a singular canine performance without the benefit of a hero who can speak.” The set pieces even the practical special effects center around the dog’s daily schedule and behaviors his wife Kari Fischer (who produced the film) and Indy lived in a country home just outside of New York City filming with a dog takes a lot of patience…and a lot of knowledge about that particular canine so it worked to Leonberg’s advantage that Indy just happened to be HIS dog All of Indy’s scenes were shot on closed sets and the only people present were Leonberg and Fischer who often had to stand in for several of the movie’s characters because it allowed the filmmakers to catch Indy’s real affection for his owners Good Boy also features human actors Larry Fessenden (MaXXXine Brooklyn 45) and Stuart Rudin (Silence of the Lambs) It remains to be seen whether or not Good Boy will receive a theatrical release but if the positive reviews are an indicator it’s something I am personally looking forward to seeing © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6h","src":"6i","url":"6j"},{"type":"6g","value":"6k"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6n","url":"6o"},{"type":"6m","value":"6p"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands when her father managed a movie theater (thereby enabling her to see movies she was WAY too young for) She enjoys horror movies and series both old and new and is always on the lookout for great stuff she hasn't seen Carla has been a member of the FanSided network since 2018 Celebrate Shudder's 10 year anniversary in 2025 with Shudder 10