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.
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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 16, 2026.