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GOOD BOY/グッド・ボーイ

The horror film GOOD BOY, told from a dog's perspective, opens July 10 in Tokyo. A making-of video has been released showing the ethical production techniques that earned a PETA award.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 24

The horror film GOOD BOY, which unfolds entirely from a dog's point of view, is set to open in Tokyo on July 10. The film stars Indy, the dog of director Ben Leonberg. A special visual released ahead of the premiere shows Indy staring at an evil presence invisible to humans. Collaboration goods featuring artwork by Numagata Watari, Gakiya Isamu, and Hardcore Chocolate will be sold at theaters.

GOOD BOY has already won animal performance awards at SXSW and the Astra Film Awards. A making-of video released in late June reveals the techniques used to elicit performances from Indy, including treats and bird calls. The production prioritized Indy's comfort and earned a PETA award for ethical treatment of animals on set. The video directly addresses audience concerns about animal welfare by showing the off-screen care that contrasts with the on-screen horror.

Key facts

Release date and location
The film opens July 10 in Tokyo.
Lead canine actor
The film stars Indy, the dog of director Ben Leonberg.
Making-of video techniques
The making-of video reveals techniques using treats and bird calls to elicit performances from Indy.
Ethical treatment award
The production earned a PETA award for ethical treatment of animals.
Special visual
A special visual shows Indy staring at an evil presence invisible to humans.
Collaboration goods
Collaboration goods with artists Numagata Watari, Gakiya Isamu, and Hardcore Chocolate will be sold at theaters.
Awards won
The film won animal performance awards at SXSW and the Astra Film Awards.

Timeline

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Facts

Release
live_action · 2026-07-10 · Japan · 2026-06-10

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All coverage

Jun 24

Making-Of Video Shows Heartwarming Techniques Behind Dog-Perspective Horror GOOD BOY

A making-of video for the horror film GOOD BOY, which unfolds from a dog's perspective, has been released. It reveals techniques like using treats and bird calls to elicit performances from director Ben Leonberg's own dog Indy. The production prioritized Indy's comfort and earned a PETA award for ethical treatment. The film opens July 10 in Tokyo.

Jun 10

Dog's-Eye Horror Film 'Good Boy' Reveals Special Visual, Collaboration Goods

The horror film 'GOOD BOY,' told from a dog's perspective, has released a special visual showing the canine protagonist Indy staring at an evil presence invisible to humans. Collaboration goods with artists Numagasa Watari, Gakiya Isamu, and Hardcore Chocolate will be sold at theaters. The film opens July 10 in Japan.