Cujo
Cujo

Cujo

1983Movie93 minEnglish

A friendly St. Bernard named "Cujo" contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users76%
Director: Lewis TeagueGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A monstrous St. Bernard named Cujo contracts rabies and becomes a vicious killer. A struggling mother and her young son become trapped in their car by the rabid dog during a fierce thunderstorm. They must find a way to survive the terrifying ordeal as the dog relentlessly attacks.

Critical Reception

Cujo received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, Dee Wallace's performance, and the effective portrayal of the rabid dog. Some critics found the plot predictable, but it was widely regarded as one of Stephen King's more effective film adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Effective suspense and a terrifying canine antagonist.
  • Dee Wallace delivers a strong, believable performance.
  • While somewhat predictable, it's a solid creature feature.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the intense suspense and the frightening premise of a rabid dog. Many found Dee Wallace's performance to be a standout, and the film's claustrophobic setting contributed to its effectiveness. Some viewers felt the story became less engaging in the latter half.

Fun Fact

The film used four different St. Bernards to play the role of Cujo, and one of them, named Leo, was trained to do most of the aggressive scenes.

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Gimly

Gimly

God I forgot how fuckin' annoying that kids screaming is... Mad props to the titular Cujo, but I think this particular King adaptation maybe doesn't hold up as well as I thought it might. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to m...
talisencrw

talisencrw

This was solid and unexpectedly fulfilling--perhaps because I'm a cat enthusiast and am neutral towards dogs to begin with. My 13-year-old son and I enjoyed it very much. I haven't read the book yet, so it's unnecessary for enjoyment of the...
John Chard

John Chard

Barmy Bernard. Stephen King’s Cujo was brought to the screen and met with indifference back in 1983, yet it’s aged surprisingly well and comes out as one of the better “mad animal” movies that followed in the wake of Jaws. A big cuddl...