Breeder (2026)

Breeder (2026)

An eccentric poodle breeder lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. But, as he soon learns, there's a catch. A darkly comic horror-thriller from writer-director Alex Goyette. In theaters October 28 from Independent Film Company and Shudder.

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Breeder Hits Theaters October 28 from IFC and Shudder (10/28/2026)

Breeder hits theaters October 28 from IFC Films and Shudder. The horror-thriller is the feature debut of writer-director Alex Goyette. Daniel Doheny stars as Russell, a broke college student lured to a remote ranch by Patti (Dot-Marie Jones), an eccentric poodle breeder obsessed with genetic perfection who offers to fund his research — with a catch: her breeding project isn't just about dogs. Maddie Phillips and Tanaya Beatty co-star. The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival in June 2026 and is rated R.

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Breeder - Director Featurette (October 22, 2026) (10/22/2026)

Shayla Mai at Pixel Scene Media has shared a new featurette for Breeder, featuring the director discussing the story behind the film. Breeder opens in U.S. theaters October 28, 2026 from Independent Film Company and Shudder.

Source: Pixel Scene Media

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StudioIndependent Film Company, Shudder

Year2026

RatingR

Runtime97 min

GenresHorror, Thriller

DirectorAlex Goyette

StarringDaniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, Tanaya Beatty