Breeder (film)

Breeder
Festival poster
Directed byAlex Goyette
Written byAlex Goyette
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJaryl Lim
Edited byAlex Goyette
Music byHannah Parrott
Production
companies
  • Rabbits Black
  • Hadron Films
  • Mitchell & Start
  • Four J Films
Distributed by
Release dates
  • June 6, 2026 (2026-06-06) (Tribeca Festival)
  • October 16, 2026 (2026-10-16) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes
Countries
  • Canada
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

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 16, 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

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.[1] In April 2026, the film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.[2]

Release

Breeder premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026.[3] In June 2026, Independent Film Company and Shudder acquired the distribution rights, for a fall 2026 release.[4] The film will be released in the United States by Independent Film Company and Shudder on October 16, 2026.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Gingold, Michael (February 10, 2025). "Genetic thriller 'Breeder' set to roll this month". Rue Morgue. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (April 16, 2026). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup with 103 World Premiere Features". Indie Wire. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Breeder - Tribeca". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ Lanh, Brent (June 5, 2026). "Independent Film Company and Shudder Buy 'Breeder,' Horror Film About Deranged Poodle Breeder, Ahead of Tribeca Debut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Deranged Poodle 'Breeder' Horror Movie Sets October Theatrical Release
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