Good Boy

Good Boy

There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.

Directed by Tyler MacIntyre

Produced by Blumhouse Television

202089 min6.5 / 10

A darkly comedic horror-thriller that weaponizes the bond between owner and pet, blending anxiety-relief fantasy with murderous consequences.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Good Boy violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Good Boy scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Good Boy sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Good Boy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Good Boy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Good Boy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Good Boy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Good Boy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Good Boy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Good Boy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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