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The Good Boy

The Good Boy (2026) - Jumpscare Guide

20261:50:00
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6.8

Plot

Tommy, a volatile 19-year-old, revels in drugs, parties and violence. After getting separated from his friends on a drunken bender, he is abducted by a shadowy figure. He wakes to find himself imprisoned in the basement of a remote Yorkshire house, inhabited by a very strange family. But what unfolds is not what he could possibly expect.

Director

Jan Komasa
Jan Komasa

Cast

Stephen Graham
Stephen GrahamChris
Andrea Riseborough
Andrea RiseboroughKathryn
Anson Boon
Anson BoonTommy
Kit Rakusen
Kit RakusenJonathan
Austin Haynes
Austin Haynes
Callum Booth-Ford
Callum Booth-FordSte
Monika Frajczyk
Monika Frajczyk
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Does The Good Boy Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Good Boy (2026) has 1 jump scare (0 major, 1 minor)

First scare: 01:32:00

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
B

Minimal Jumpscares

Short: Light scares that focus more on suspense than shock. Manageable for sensitive viewers.

With a B rating, The Good Boy features very few jumpscares placed strategically to enhance rather than dominate the narrative. These mild shock sequences emphasize surprise through careful timing instead of overwhelming sensory assault. Ideal for horror newcomers or sensitive viewers wanting controlled thrills.

Analysis:

Total: 1Minor: 1Intensity: 1

Contains 1 minor jumpscare.

0.3/10
COZY
Barely any scares to speak of. This is horror for people who don't really like horror.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Common Questions About The Good Boy

Total Jumpscares: 1

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:50:00
2 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

01:32:00
Minor

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