Movie News of the Week Ending 1/16/26

🏆 1. Dog star Indy wins a major horror award

Indy, the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever who stars in the indie horror film Good Boy, just won Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller at the Astra Film Awards, beating out well-known actors and making history as the first animal to take the trophy. The film’s fresh POV and Indy’s charm have helped it stand out in the genre.

🎬 2. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple earns near-perfect critical acclaim

Ahead of its release, the zombie saga continuation 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is getting widespread praise from critics, scoring around 95% on Rotten Tomatoes for its intense performances, emotional weight, and bold filmmaking, signaling a potential new horror classic.

📅 3. Dreadful First Look!

The Dreadful shared its first look, featuring Sophie Turner and Kit Harington reuniting in a period horror setting, a casting shakeup that’s generating early excitement. https://ew.com/sophie-turner-kit-harington-reunite-the-dreadful-first-look-exclusive-11882807?utm_source=chatgpt.com