Good Boy

About Good Boy

"Good Boy" is a comedy, thriller, and horror genre movie which was released in 2020. The film is part of the horror anthology series, ‘Into the Dark’, by Hulu. The plot revolves around a woman named Maggie, who adopts an emotional support dog to help with her anxiety. Unbeknownst to Maggie, her new little furry buddy Reuben has a unique way of dealing with any individual who adds stress to Maggie's life - he murders them.

Making / Production

"Good Boy" was produced under the banner of Blumhouse Television. The team embraced the unique and darkly comedic concept, balancing horror elements with humor. It was directed by Tyler MacIntyre and written by Aaron Eisenberg and Will Eisenberg.

Actors

• Judy Greer plays the role of Maggie Glenn, who seeks help for her anxiety by getting a support dog. Her portrayal of the character is realistic and comical.
• Steve Guttenberg takes on the part of Don Moody, who gives a compelling performance in his role.
• Ellen Wong plays the character of Annie, who stuns the audience with her strong acting skills.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Good Boy" premiered as the June 2020 episode of Hulu's monthly holiday-themed anthology series "Into the Dark".
• The movie blends horror and comedy, making it different from traditional horror films.
• The name of the emotional support dog in the movie is Reuben.

Awards

As of now, the movie "Good Boy (2020)" hasn't received any specific awards.

Quotes

• "Maggie, he's not just a dog, he's an emotional support animal."
• "You're a good boy, Reuben!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie has an effective and fitting score, helmed by Russ Howard III, that complements the horror and comedic moments.