The new Breeder trailer featuring Gen V’s Maddie Phillips was released on August 26, 2026. The preview of the upcoming horror film delves into how a seemingly peaceful poodle ranch turns into a terrifying nightmare for the characters.
The trailer for Breeder opens with Russell, played by Daniel Doheny, lying on the floor. Dot-Marie Jones, who portrays a strange and creepy poodle breeder, Patti, then introduces him to the girls as she states, “Russell, I’d like you to meet my daughters.” As Russell joins them at the table, Maddie Philips, who plays the role of Ainsley, then says to him, “We’re not a cult, I swear.”
The 2-minute 8-second trailer then slowly unravels how Russell has actually been trapped by Patti for a different purpose. Dot-Marie Jones’ character reveals that she is moving from dog breeding to human breeding. She further says to Russell that he is the right stud for her project of breeding people. The trailer soon heightens the horror with disturbing visuals. An eerie background score further adds to the unsettling atmosphere.
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Breeder follows a college student who discovers a sinister catch behind a research offer
The narrative of the film explores how a strange dog breeder tricks Russell, who is a broke college student, into coming to her isolated ranch. It doesn’t take long for Russell to discover the frightening secrets she has been hiding.
The synopsis of the film reads, “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.”
The 97-minute film has been written and directed by Alex Goyette. Alongside Daniel Doheny, Dot-Marie Jones, and Maddie Phillips, the cast also features Tanaya Beatty, Carmen Moore, Paige McGarvin, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Rochelle Greenwood, Charlotte Kavanagh, Jen Araki-Playfair, and others.
“Independent Film Company and Shudder have always been a dream home for us. We’re thrilled to partner with them to bring Breeder to audiences following its world premiere at Tribeca. As conversations around eugenics continue to resurface, our film confronts those ideas through the eyes of a deranged poodle breeder,” said Goyette, reflecting on the upcoming film, per Variety.
Breeder is scheduled to hit the theaters on October 16, 2026.