Movie

Good Boy

2020 · 89 min

A wickedly funny, slightly tense ride where a cute dog turns deadly, blending horror and comedy with a satirical bite.

Tagline: There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.
Overview: When Maggie gets an emotional support dog to help quell some of her anxiety, she finds him to be even more effective than she imagined... because unbeknownst to her, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, campy and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, isolation, death, loyalty
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
isolation
death
loyalty
trauma
Places: suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild