Written and directed by Alex Goyette, the film ‘Breeder’ centers on an eccentric poodle breeder who lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding. But, as he soon learns, there’s a catch.
‘Breeder’ stars Daniel Doheny (as Russell), Dot-Marie Jones (as Patti), Maddie Phillips (as Ainsley), Tanaya Beatty, and Paige McGarvin (as Cosette).
Written by Alex Goyette, ‘Breeder’ is produced by Ian Start, Byron Austin Ashley, Brian Mitchell, Chris Wilkinson, K. Asher Levin, with executive producers Tyson Call, Kevin Castner, Ronnie Exley, Marc Goyette, Bill Keenan, Chris Labadie, Ryan Marchant, Lawrence Minicone, Evan Mirzai, Dylan Playfair, Jeremy Ross, Steven Schneider, and Oli Strong. Production companies are Rabbits Black, Hadron Films, Mitchell & Start, and Four J Films.
The film’s cinematography is by Jaryl Lim, the music is by Hannah Parrott, with editing by Alex Goyette.
Additional cast include Daniel Doheny (as Russell), Carmen Moore (as Angela), Charlotte Kavanagh (as Celeste), Lillian Doucet-Roche (as Yara), Rochelle Greenwood (as Cindy), Isla Spencer (as Manon), John Murphy (as Officer Morgan), and Tegan Bradlee Arychuk (as Ainsley).
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Independent Film Company and Shudder will release ‘Breeder’ in theaters on October 16, 2026, ahead of a later streaming run on Shudder.
Daniel Doheny is most known for Alex Strangelove and The Package. Dot-Marie Jones is most known for Boondock Saints, Glee, and Bros. Maddie Phillips is most known for Gen V, The Boys, and Teenage Bounty Hunters.
