Good Boy at the Rio Theatre

Name: Good Boy at the Rio Theatre
Start: 2025-10-26T20:45:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-26T22:45:00-07:00
Location: The Rio Theatre

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 08:45 pm to 10:45 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Rio Theatre | Vancouver, BC

Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner–and best friend–Todd, leaving city life for a long-vacant family home in the country. From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering. After moving in, Indy is immediately vexed by empty corners, tracks an invisible presence only he can see, perceives phantasmagoric warnings from a long-dead dog, and is haunted by visions of the previous occupant’s grim death. When Todd begins succumbing to the dark forces swirling around the house, Indy must battle a malevolence intent on dragging his beloved Todd into the afterlife.
“What could have easily been a cheap gimmick instead provides the foundation for one of the best horror films so far this year.” (IndieWire)
“‘Good Boy’ is a haunting, unconventional horror, featuring one of the best performances I have seen this year (by a dog no less) and shows Ben Leonberg has captured lightening in a bottle.” (Film Inquiry)
“Don’t let the gimmick fool you; ‘Good Boy’ is primed to be one of the most chilling movies of 2025.” (Dread Central)
“With an innovative hook and Indy’s mind-blowing lead performance, Good Boy is one of the most unique experiences of the year, it is big fun in a cute, furry little package.” (ScreenAnarchy)
“[Director] Ben Leonberg crafts a thoughtful, unnerving, and heartrending portrayal of how utterly terrifying it can be for a dog when his whole world is upended and he’s unable to understand why.” (Bloody Disgusting)
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Sunday, October 26
Doors 8:15 pm | Movie 8:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/38840-good-boy
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Tuesday, October 28
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets: https://riotheatretickets.ca/events/38921-good-boy
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GOOD BOY (Ben Leonberg, 2025 / 73 mins / 14A) A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
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*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.
*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges.