Amazon Prime viewers refuse to watch ‘one of the best horror films’ this year for very relatable reason

Good Boy is heading to streaming platforms, but potential viewers are very nervous (Picture: SXSW)

Horror fans are refusing to watch a hotly-tipped new film, and honestly, their reasons are pretty valid.

Good Boy, directed by Ben Leonberg, currently holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating after wowing attendees at this year’s SXSW Festival.

It follows adorable pooch Indy and his owner Todd (Shane Jensen), who move to his grandfather’s home, which is said to be haunted.

They soon learn that these rumours could very much be reality as we experience increasingly sinister paranormal activity – all from Indy’s point of view.

Shudder has acquired the rights to the much-raved-about horror film, with a UK streaming release date yet to be announced.

But some viewers are feeling anxious about tuning in just in case any harm befalls Indy as the very good boy attempts to protect their owner from an unseen threat.

Good Boy has been picked up by streaming service Shudder (Picture: SXSW) Its a unique ghost story told from the perspective of man’s best friend – in this case, an adorable dog named Indy (Photo by Diego Donamaria/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images) Fans are very concerned about Indy’s fate in the film (Picture: Diego Donamaria/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)

Speaking about the film on social media, Metro readers were questioning Indy’s fate and claiming they would be ’emotionally prepared’ if he died.

‘Does the dog die. Asking for me because I’m not emotionally prepared for a dog to die ever,’ Topaze Davies wrote on Facebook.

Coi-coi Maravillas Saquilabon added: ‘As long the dog is safe until the end of the movie, I will watch this.’

User Body Welsh Springer Spaniel commented: ‘The dog better not die , everyone else can croak it , it’s fine … even if the dog is the devil incarnate, otherwise I can’t watch.’

Many said they simply ‘couldn’t watch’ if Indy came to any harm, asking others if they had seen it to try and deduce whether the dog dies.

‘I cannot cope if a dog dies in a film..Turner & Hooch even i thought Grommit was going to die in the Christmas special this yr & inwas blubbering (sic),’ Alyissa Davison-Lawson admitted.

Some Metro readers went as far to say they couldn’t possibly watch the film without knowing if Indy makes it out alive (Picture: SXSW) An exact streaming release date for Good Boy has not been announced (Picture: SXSW)

Nathan Van Sickle suggested: ‘Nice idea but dog lovers are going to need a spoiler on whether the dog survives to even contemplate watching it.’

Hopefully fans won’t have long to wait to watch the film, with Shudder announcing on May 1 that they had acquired the rights for the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Speaking to Deadline, Amy Beecroft, head of Verve Ventures, who negotiated the deal, said: ‘We immediately recognised the immense potential of Leonberg’s debut and are thrilled to strike this deal with Shudder.’

Emily Gotto, SVP of Acquisitions and Production for Shudder, said in a statement: ‘Ben Leonberg’s debut is a singular experience in perspective-driven horror. Told entirely through the eyes of Indy, a devoted dog whose terror and determination to save his human become our own, the film delivers a haunting and emotional experience that introduces a surprising standout performance from Indy and a strikingly assured first feature from Leonberg.’

Good Boy will be available to stream on Shudder via Amazon Prime Video

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