In the official trailer for Good Boy , released on Monday, Indy, a loyal dog, and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen) move into a new home, but encounter paranormal activity in the darkness. As these evil forces invade, the pup finds the courage to protect his owner and territory.
The preview begins with clips of Indy as a puppy with exciting messages flashing across the screen, including "Man's best friend," "always by your side," and "through the good times." The trailer then takes a terrifying turn as the dog runs off following suspicious sounds into the quiet of the night.
The strange rhythm fills the silence in the house, and Indy heads off to investigate. The shock only increases when an unknown person taps on a door. Indy later calls out to warn Todd that something is wrong, but viewers are left on edge when the clip abruptly cuts out.
An avalanche of terrifying scenes follows, with Todd's grandfather (Larry Fessenden) unleashing a bloodcurdling growl as the dog is spotted. Fast-paced clips of Indy fill the rest of the preview as he travels through the woods and watches at night.
The official synopsis for Good Boy USA: "Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner and best friend, leaving city life for a long-vacation family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the scary old house, and her affection for Todd is unwavering."
Good Boy Director Ben Leonberg's directorial debut, and there's no better lead actor for his first feature film than his own dog, Indy.
The Good Guy cast also includes Arielle Friedman, Anya Krawcheck, and Stuart Rudin. The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March.
IFC Films will release the film in North American theaters on October 3, with the UK release following a week later on October 10.