Breeder is a 2026 horror film written, edited, and directed by Alex Goyette. It stars Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty.
Breeder premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2026, and will be released in the United States by Independent Film Company and Shudder on October 28, 2026.
Premise 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.
Cast Daniel Doheny as Russell Dot-Marie Jones as Patti Maddie Phillips as Ainsley Tanaya Beatty
Production Principal photography began on February 18, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada, on a horror thriller film titled Breeder by filmmaker Alex Goyette. It starred Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty. In April 2026, the film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.
Release Breeder premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026. In June 2026, Independent Film Company and Shudder acquired the distribution rights, for a fall 2026 release. The film will be released in the United States by Independent Film Company and Shudder on October 28, 2026.'Breeder': Horror Film Shocker Moves to a Later October Date The film was previously scheduled to release on October 16, 2026.Deranged Poodle 'Breeder' Horror Movie Sets October Theatrical Release
It will be screened in the Panorama section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival in October 2026.
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