Cujo (1983)

Film details

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DirectorLewis Teague
Year1983
CountryUSA
TypeMovie
Runtime93m
CastDee Wallace, Danny Pintauro, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Christopher Stone, Ed Lauter, Kaiulani Lee, Billy Jayne, Mills Watson, Sandy Ward, Jerry Hardin

Review

"The attacks are startling, and Cujo unleashes his wrath on the helpless pair who can do nothing but hope for the dog to grow bored with its assaults and move on to another target. But his rage seems almost supernatural to where Donna and her son are just prime targets Cujo almost lusts toward mauling under its diseased teeth and nails. With subtexts about sin and infidelity coming around to become our ultimate undoing, "Cujo" is still a very effective and terrifying nature run amok film. With excellent editing and direction from Teague that make this a horror film worthy of its classic status, "Cujo" is a favorite. Dee Wallace provides yet another riveting performance in a nature run amok horror classic that hasn't aged a bit. Wonderful performances, an primal villain, and a compelling story make this a horror gem worthy of re-discovering time and time again." - Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

Ranking history

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