You don't often get Dogs in horror films, I mean they're Man's best friend, and the last one featuring a pooch I can remember was the criminally under-rated "Cujo", but this is is far different beast (no pun intended).
In Good Boy a loyal dog owner, who is obviously unwell, moves to a rural family home only to discover "supernatural forces" are present in the home. A real Pooch performer adds a raw sad authenticity to the film, the Dog almost acting through it's worried eyes, with reactions to sounds around the house. Dialogue is minimal throughout, mainly slightly muffled conversations which hype up the tension and growing dread. The Dogs 'Indy' (his real life name) presence is both endearing and unsettling, a hugely original release..and the Dog really is a good boy and utterly adorable.
4/5
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