I met Indy the Dog from Good Boy at SXSW, and on a social media post I made featuring his adorable little face, I received dozens of comments from fans worried about whether he would make it through the film. And I get it. He's adorable, and he also happens to be the main character of a horror film. There's reason for concern. Indy is the reason why a site like Does the Dog Die exists, and people are already very stressed out on his behalf. Pets in film are usually innocent bystanders to their families' mishaps. They're very easy to root for.If you feel the need to include a pet death in your film (you monster), here's what you should consider before writing that devastating scene. - YouTube www.youtube.com Do: Have the Death Serve the PlotWhat are some good examples of pet deaths that serve the plot? Obvious choices include Pet Sematary (it's necessary and Church comes back), The Thing (everyone's a victim here), and John Wick.In the case of Wick, director Chad Stahelski discussed with The Hollywood Reporter that killing the puppy was contentious during production, with producers worried it would alienate audiences. However, the death of Daisy, a final gift from Wick's late wife, serves as the catalyst for the entire franchise. As SlashFilm writes, the death works because it grounds Wick's character in "unabashedly tender love" that makes his subsequent violence feel justified rather than gratuitous. It's like his "Save the Cat" moment except... well, he...
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