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Horror film ‘Breeder’ opens in theaters after festival premiere
‘Breeder’ opens in theaters on October 28 after premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June.
The horror film follows a broke college researcher lured to a remote ranch by an eccentric poodle breeder.
She offers him $20,000 to help her move from breeding dogs to breeding people.
Written and directed by Alex Goyette, the film combines horror, thrills and dark comedy, with a focus on tense, unsettling scenes.
Independent Film Company and Shudder picked it up for distribution after its festival premiere.
The film has attracted attention from horror fans and critics, who have praised its unusual tone and chilling atmosphere.
It is one of the final widely released horror films scheduled to reach theaters this year.
Breeder opened in theaters on October 28 after premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June.
The horror film follows a broke college researcher lured to a remote ranch by a poodle breeder who wants to breed humans.
Dot-Marie Jones plays the antagonist, and Alex Goyette wrote and directed the film.
Independent Film Company and Shudder picked up the film for distribution after its festival premiere.
Reviews and audience reactions have praised its dark humor and unsettling tone.
- Who
- Breeder, written and directed by Alex Goyette and starring Dot-Marie Jones.
- What
- The horror film opened in theaters after its festival premiere.
- When
- October 28, 2026; it premiered in June.
- Where
- The film opened in theaters; its festival premiere was at the Tribeca Festival.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Breeder premiered at the Tribeca Festival.
Independent Film Company and Shudder picked up the film for distribution.
Breeder opened in theaters.
- Theatrical opening
- October 28, 2026
- Festival premiere
- Tribeca Festival, June
- Director and writer
- Alex Goyette
- Lead antagonist
- Dot-Marie Jones
- Distribution
- Independent Film Company and Shudder
What people are saying
bizarre, bone-chilling journey
Avoids the jump scares, goop and gore of many horror flicks, instead focusing on moody, claustrophobic terror and wrenching up the weirdness
Breeder is so messed up, but Goyette’s debut is a delightful (and technically stunning) watch