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1988-12-02 · 91 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.

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Directors
Jon Hess
Production companies
Canadian Entertainment Investors No. 2 and Company, Universal Pictures, Rose & Ruby Productions, Carolco Pictures, Centaur Films, Concorde Pictures
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 940,173

Top Cast

Corey HaimCorey HaimTravis Cornell
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideLem Johnson
Barbara WilliamsBarbara WilliamsNora Cornell
Lala SloatmanLala SloatmanTracey
Dale WilsonDale WilsonBill Keeshan
Blu MankumaBlu MankumaCliff
Duncan FraserDuncan FraserSheriff Walt Gaines
Colleen WintonColleen WintonDeputy Porter
Christopher CaryChristopher CaryTV Newscaster
Don S. DavisDon S. DavisVeterinarian
Graeme CampbellMan On Boat
Dan O'DowdFirst TV Reporter
Lou BolloLou BolloMan By Stream
Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyBoy On Bike
Matt HillMatt HillBoy On Bike
Andrew MarkeyBoy On Bike
Norman BrowningHockney
Ghislaine CrawfordGirl at School
Justine CrawfordGirl at School
Tong LungTeacher

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