Good Boy director Ben Leonberg will next adapt Dan Baillie’s horror novella Look Out into a feature film. Leonberg will helm the project and co-write the screenplay with his Good Boy co-writer, Alex Cannon. Republic Pictures acquired the feature, backed by producers Roy Lee and Andrew Childs of Vertigo Entertainment alongside Zach Studin of AWA.
The narrative follows Oscar, a man recovering from a bitter divorce who takes a job as a fire lookout at an isolated forest tower. Soon after his arrival, Oscar discovers a strange list of rules that promises to keep him alive through the night. Naturally, breaking those rules triggers supernatural consequences.
A Director in High Demand
Leonberg quickly became one of horror’s most exciting new voices following the massive success of Good Boy. Filmed entirely from a dog’s perspective, the emotional supernatural horror film won over fans worldwide, leaving many viewers absolutely wrecked and in tears; I’m one of them.
Beyond Look Out, Leonberg is also tackling two other high-profile projects. He recently wrapped post-production on the found-footage serial killer thriller Follow Mode. Additionally, Leonberg and Cannon are adapting Grady Hendrix’s short story Ankle Snatcher for Sony Pictures. With multiple studio projects lined up, Leonberg’s unique approach to genre storytelling continues to pay huge dividends.
Grab Your Kleenex and Watch Good Boy Now
Watch the Good Boy trailer below for a quick look at the unique canine perspective and terrifying atmosphere that made Leonberg a breakout horror director. If you want to know my thoughts on Good Boy, check out the spoiler-free review. If you haven’t seen it, or want to rewatch it, you can stream it on Hulu, Prime Video, and Shudder; make sure you have Kleenex on hand.
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