Good Boy

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Good Boy

R

2023

1h 19m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

Comedy

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Sigrid thinks she's met the perfect match with the charming and handsome Christian, but there is one catch -- he lives with a man who acts like his pet dog. Trying to be open-minded, Sigrid continues the relationship but begins to notice an insidious undertone to Christian. Maybe 'puppy play' isn't as innocent as it seems. A chilling feature debut from up-and-coming Scandinavian filmmakers Viljar Bøe and Karl Oskar Åsli.

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

09/04/2023

3/5

There is enough meat here – touching on digital dating etiquette and the underlying emotional viscera – for a Hollywood remake. Time for Matt Damon to wriggle into that furry outfit.

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Rebecca Sayce

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Jul 24

4/5

A terrifying twist on the notion of man's best friend, Good Boy repeatedly morphs into a new, terrifying breed of horror film that leaves the audience pulling at the end of their leash to break free from the unbearable tension and whiplash narrative.

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

Moving Pictures Film Club

07/09/2024

4/5

Genuinely uncomfortable and a fantastic portrayal of abusive relationships, both within kink-focused relationships and more mainstream ones, with a closing scene guaranteed to disturb to the core.

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

05/22/2024

The best example of Viljar Bøe's freaky, psychological horror. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

09/19/2023

Good Boy is an astute miniature that summons considerable power to disturb. I do wish its denouement hadn't been marred by some basic credibility issues, but the overall effect is nonetheless creepy as hell.

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Jon Mendelsohn

CBR

09/15/2023

Norwegian horror flick Good Boy features a shocking storyline and plenty of jaw-dropping twists.

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Savion W.

@RedDiamondWatch Jan 24

THE ENDING IS BOGUS AS HELL! Literally and utterly ridiculous. Can’t wrap my mind around it.

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Cynthia

@TexanCynthia Jan 24

The absolute strangest movie I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t stop wondering what would happen just around the corner. Then couldn’t stop laughing my ass off.. mean it..seriously! Was this a waste of an hour and a half of my life? No! Glad I made it through and want others to see for a great icebreaker at parties. Well done, I think. lol

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Jose G

Dec 3

This is a Stupid Movie! What is wrong with these positive reviews? Whats wrong with you people!! I give this movie 2 thumbs to hell!!!

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Miles W.

@mileslovesmovies99 Nov 2

I discovered this movie in 2024 and loved it so much. It is so freaky and twisty. The story is so creative and not like anything I’ve ever seen before. My top 5 horror movies I watched in 2024.

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Green C

@Green804 Oct 26

Wonderfully weird but the victims are so frustratingly stupid, could only give it four stars. Very original, good actors.

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Mark M

@Markmazurik Aug 28

Good Boy offers a quirky thriller setup with a guy treating a man like a dog—it's intriguing at first but drags into predictability. Acting's fine, nothing standout. The ending is mildly thought-provoking, questioning control and consent, but feels rushed. 6 out of 10 🤙 from this guy.

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Viljar Bøe

Director

Gard Løkke

Christian

Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen

Sigrid

Amalie Willoch Njaastad

Aurora

Viljar Bøe

Jens Christian Ebeltoft

Nicolai Narvesen Lied

Frank

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Sigrid thinks she's met the perfect match with the charming and handsome Christian, but there is one catch -- he lives with a man who acts like his pet dog. Trying to be open-minded, Sigrid continues the relationship but begins to notice an insidious undertone to Christian. Maybe 'puppy play' isn't as innocent as it seems. A chilling feature debut from up-and-coming Scandinavian filmmakers Viljar Bøe and Karl Oskar Åsli.

Director: Viljar Bøe
Producer: Karl Oskar Åsli, Marie Waade Grønning, Ane Marie Sletten
Screenwriter: Viljar Bøe
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: E1 Entertainment, Fredagsfilm
Rating: R (Some Violent Content|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Comedy
Original Language: Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 8, 2023
Runtime: 1h 19m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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