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The Shudder streaming service has acquired the U.S, Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand distribution rights to the supernatural thriller Good Boy, a haunted house story with a unique approach: it’s told from the perspective of the family dog!

Directed by Ben Leonberg, who wrote the screenplay with Alex Cannon, Good Boy stars Leonberg’s own dog, Indy, who 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. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. Indy’s new world is immediately filled with unease: he senses invisible presences, follows phantom tracks, receives chilling warnings from a ghostly dog, and is haunted by glimpses of the previous resident’s gruesome demise. When a dark influence begins to grip Todd,...

The streaming service Shudder has been known to feature some of the best and unique horror movies the genre has to offer, and their latest acquisition is no different. Titled Good Boy, the film made its premiere earlier this year at SXSW, and has the unique hook of being a supernatural tale told from a dog's perspective.

Per Deadline, Shudder has picked up distribution rights to Good Boy, and will release the film in the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Ben Leonberg helms the project, which he also penned with co-writer Alex Cannon. Starring Leonberg's own canine friend, Indy, Good Boy promises to put a new twist on the haunted house trope by presenting its tale through the eyes of a four-legged protagonist:

"Indy and Todd leave city life behind for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly...

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, Cnd, Uki, 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.

Co-written by Leonberg and Alex Cannon, the film is shot from the perspective of Indy, played by Leonberg's family dog, 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.”

The deal was negotiated by Amy Beecroft, Head of Verve Ventures,...

Shudder has acquired the rights to Good Boy — a haunted house movie told from the point of view of a family dog — in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, Deadline reports.

Ben Leonberg makes his feature directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Alex Cannon.

Leonberg’s dog, Indy, stars alongside Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden (You’re Next), Arielle Friedman, Anya Krawcheck, and Stuart Rudin (The Silence of the Lambs).

Indy 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. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering.

Indy’s new world is immediately filled with unease: he senses invisible presences, follows phantom tracks, receives chilling warnings from a ghostly dog, and is haunted...

Exclusive: Shudder has acquired North America, UK & Ireland, and Australia and New Zealand rights to the supernatural thriller Good Boy, which Altitude has picked up for international sales and will introduce to buyers in Cannes this month.

Ben Leonberg’s feature directorial debut premiered at SXSW and is told through the eyes of a dog as he detects a malign entity in his owner’s new home and fights to protect the one he loves the most. The cast includes Larry Fessenden and Stuart Rudin.

Leonberg and Alex Cannon co-wrote the film starring the director’s family dog. Leonberg’s...

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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the much-anticipated sequel of the hit film A Simple Favor and the release of the much-anticipated mystery thriller series, The Better Sister. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 8 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in May 2025.

Another Simple Favor (May 1) Credit – Amazon MGM Studios

Another Simple Favor is a mystery crime thriller and dark comedy film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay co-written by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. The 2025 sequel film follows Stephanie as she is invited to Emily’s extravagant wedding in Capri, Italy, but when she gets there, she once again finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery.

Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar in ‘Drop,’ directed by Christopher Landon. (Photo Courtesy of Overlook Film Festival)

The 2025 Overlook Film Festival announced its first wave of films, with director Christopher Landon’s Drop starring Brandon Sklenar (1923) and Meghann Fahy (The Perfect Couple) set as the Opening Night film. This year’s popular horror film festival will take place April 3-6 in New Orleans and will include 47 films, live performances, interactive events, and special guests.

Attendees will also be treated to screenings of classic horror films including director Ernest Dickerson’s Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight and the 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator.

“No matter how many years this festival runs, every time we get to re-open the gates of our spectral summer camp feels like a miracle,” stated Landon Zakheim, co-founder and executive director of the Overlook FIlm Festival. “For all wayward souls and monster...

This year’s SXSW Film Festival, taking place in Austin, TX, has unveiled its lineup this afternoon and it’s another insanely packed year for horror premieres.

While the Midnighter section is dedicated to the genre lovers, SXSW 2025 has filled its Headliner section and beyond with buzzy, highly anticipated titles including Flying Lotus‘s sci-fi horror movie Ash, Christopher Landon‘s ode to Brian De Palma in Drop, and A24’s Death of a Unicorn. Also look for Clown in a Cornfield, the film adaptation of Adam Cesare’s YA slasher novel.

Read on for the genre titles included in SXSW 2025’s lineup, and stay tuned for additional programming announcements.

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Big names, big talent featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major and rising names in cinema.

Ash

Director: Flying Lotus, Producers: Nate Bolotin, Matthew Metcalfe, Screenwriter: Jonni Remmler

A woman wakes up on a distant planet...

On the short list of post- classic-era comedies I can see over and over again is this beautifully executed Bill Murray crime comedy, which he co-directed. The fact that its basically silly main joke is whining about New York City doesn’t keep it from being hilarious from one end to the other. When it comes time for a getaway to the airport, Manhattan might as well be an impenetrable maze, an island of doom. Geena Davis and Randy Quaid give excellent comedy support, while Jason Robards holds up the police dragnet end of the story. The disc has no special extras but Murray’s movie is as satisfying as ever.

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Warner Archive Collection

1990 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 88 min. / Available at Amazon.com / Street Date April 27, 2021 / 21.99

Starring: Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Jason Robards, Bob Elliott, Brian McConnachie, Jamey Sheridan, Larry Joshua, Phil Hartman, Kathryn Grody, Tony Shalhoub,...

Stars: Gabe Fazio, Bradford West, Stuart Rudin, Noah McCarty-Slaughter, Sophie Auster, Suzanne Didonna, Kadah Binkley | Written by Toni Comas, Charlie Williams | Directed by Toni Comas

Deep inside the heart of middle America lie many different beliefs; beliefs in God, in country, in justice, and in America itself. Some of those beliefs extend beyond what are considered the norm – the paranormal, the unexplained, the unnatural. This is where the Spirit Doctors come in, two paranormal investigators who help those who feel their houses, and their very lives, are in upheaval due to supernatural forces. Michael (Gabe Fazio) actually has the gift of second sight and the ability to communicate with the dead, while Josh (Bradford West) deeply wishes he does and has convinced himself he can. And on one fateful summer’s day, they find themselves dealing with events that make them question the nature of what they do, and uncover...

Dead Awake dives into the nightmarish world of sleep paralysis this May from FilmRise, and you can check out the official trailer and poster in today's Horror Highlights. We also have the SXSW teaser trailer for Like Me, details on a member of the Misfits joining the cast of Death Ward 13, and you can also watch Andrea Ricca's new short film, The Amulet of Fear.

Dead Awake Release Date & Trailer: Press Release: "New York — FilmRise is thrilled to announce that Dead Awake opens in theaters and On Demand on Friday, May 12th, 2017.

Directed by Phillip Guzman, Dead Awake follows a straight-laced social worker who finds herself plunged into a world of supernatural terror while investigating a series of mysterious deaths. Each victim suffered from a chilling condition known as sleep paralysis, a nightmarish assault on the senses that immobilizes its victims as they dream. As a terrifying entity...

After drawing attention to the festival’s annual Gaming Awards, organizers behind the South by Southwest Film Festival have posted the full, comprehensive lineup, revealing that the likes of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver and Free Fire, the riotous ensemble thriller from Ben Wheatley, are among those films that will screen for critics and attendees.

Per SXSW 2017‘s website, this year’s showcase will host “84 World Premieres, 11 North American Premieres, and 6 Us Premieres. First-time filmmakers account for 51 films, continuing our tradition of unearthing the emergent talent of tomorrow.” British auteur Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers, A Field in England) is a regular of the Texas festival, and will be rubbing shoulders with other favorites including Michael Winterbottom, Nacho Vigalondo, Michael Showalter.

SXSW 2017 begins on March 10th in Austin, Texas and you can get up to speed on everything the festival has to offer down below.

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A Bad Idea Gone Wrong...

A new Indiegogo campaign has been launched for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark documentary. Also in this round-up: a Judas Ghost DVD giveaway, Like Me production details, the trailer for Everlasting, the short film Hidden, and a look at The Final Project.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Press Release: "Chicago, Il - January 20, 2016 - Hot off the heels of news that Guillermo Del Toro is producing a film based on the nostalgic children's books Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a documentary about the books is in the works. It has been in production for two years, is armed with an official trailer, and is now trying to finish in 2016.

The upcoming documentary is backed by the family of the late author, the trailer featuring both his wife and grandson. The doc will explore subjects such as the banning of children’s books in America,...

Inside you'll find a reto '60s trailer and a hi-res look at Sea Of Dust, which will be released in 2008, starring Tom Savini as evil Prester John. Also, Ingrid Pitt of Hammer Film fame returns to the screen! Also starring Stuart Rudin (Silence Of The Lambs), sexy Suzie Lorraine, and newcomer sensation Edward X Young (seen with a cross dagger shoved in his skull). Sea Of Dust is a mind bending tale of evil with state of the art Special Effects by Josh Turi (Wendigo)! Lots of blood and gore, sensational High Definition Cinematography! Original Musical Score!. Read on for the trailers.