The movie centers on a dog, Indy (Leonberg’s dog). He moves with his beloved human, Todd (Shane Jensen), to a family home in the countryside. Todd is happy with their new life. However, Indy is immediately unsettled by the house’s sinister atmosphere. Indy begins to detect a malevolent presence, witnessing phantom tracks and fleeting glimpses of a gruesome past.
As a dark force starts to take hold of Todd, Indy must fight to save his human. The film’s tension comes from the unbreakable bond between the two as they face an unimaginable terror.
Indy is joined by a human cast that includes Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Anya Krawcheck, and Stuart Rudin.
Here’s what you need to know about Indy. “Indy” is a middle-aged, 35-pound retriever who has no idea that he’s a movie star. His favorite things are fetch, food, and his humans, Ben & Kari—in that order. His special talents include finding tennis balls and staring deep into your soul the moment before you fill his dinner bowl. Good Boy is Indy’s feature debut following his breakout role in the short film of the same name. He is a very good boy.
Emily Gotto, Shudder’s SVP of Acquisitions and Production, perfectly captured the film’s unique appeal. “Ben Leonberg’s debut is a singular experience in perspective-driven horror,” she stated. “Told entirely through the eyes of Indy, 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.”
