Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired the upcoming horror movie Breeder.

“The film is about an eccentric poodle breeder who lures a broke college student to her remote ranch with a promise of research funding.

As he soon learns, there’s a catch.”

The film is the feature debut of director Alex Goyette.

Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty star.

“Independent Film Company and Shudder have always been a dream home for us,” Alex Goyette said in a statement. “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.”

“Breeder is the kind of movie that makes you lean forward and ask, ‘How did they get away with this?’” said Mark Ward of IFC Entertainment Group. “It’s provocative and constantly surprises you just when you think you’ve figured it out. We knew the moment we saw it that audiences will be talking about it long after they leave the theater, and we can’t wait to shock audiences on the big screen later this year.”

A Fall 2026 release is planned for the film.

Variety first reported on the acquisition.