Cujo (1983)
Trapped, Terrorized, and Stalked by the Family Dog
Donna Trenton (Dee Wallace) and her young son Tad find themselves stranded in their broken-down car in the middle of rural America, desperately trying to escape a once-friendly Saint Bernard named Cujo who has contracted rabies. As the heat, fear, and isolation mount, every moment becomes a fight for survival. Trapped by circumstance and haunted by instinct, Donna must summon courage she never knew she had to protect her child and outlast the terror outside her window.
Based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Lewis Teague, Cujo doesn’t rely on ghosts or ghouls it turns man’s best friend into a monster. The movie is raw, unflinching, and deeply claustrophobic, balancing emotional drama with visceral horror. Dee Wallace delivers a powerful performance as fear and maternal love collide in a nightmare scenario, and the atmospheric dread builds steadily until you’re holding your breath. Not for the faint of heart but a horror classic that still delivers its bite.
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Director: Lewis Teague
Rated: R
