Man's Best Friend

A freelance news reporter, Lori Tanner, begins to investigate the genetic experiments of Dr. Jarret, who has created a highly intelligent and lethal attack dog named Max. After Max escapes his facility and begins a spree of violence, Lori becomes determined to expose Jarret's dangerous work. She finds herself in a desperate race against time to stop Max and the unethical scientist before more lives are lost.

Man's Best Friend received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated the premise and the practical effects, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the killer animal genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it too derivative of other films like Cujo and Critters.

• The film relies too heavily on gore and jump scares, offering little originality.

• Ally Sheedy's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the derivative plot.

• The special effects for Max are commendable, but the narrative feels underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a somewhat entertaining, if unoriginal, creature feature. While some enjoyed the premise and the tension, many felt it lacked the depth and creativity to stand out.

The animatronic dog used for Max was reportedly quite difficult to control on set, often malfunctioning or moving in unexpected ways, leading to some of the more chaotic scenes in the film.