James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Dec 18, 2023 3/4

The raw performances by Danny Pintauro and Dee Wallace are key here, as they effectively embody abject terror and desperation, respectively.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 8, 2023 2.5/4

Director Lewis Teague does what he can in an attempt to maximize tension, but there’s only so much he can do with such a limited setting and such a sparse story.

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Erick Estrada Cinegarage Apr 12, 2023

A truly absurd film that never found the conductor thread of its story... transporting the facts from the novel wasn't enough. [Full review in Spanish]

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Alan Jones Starburst Aug 1, 2022

Generally a sad waste of both actress Dee Wallace... and director Lewis Teague’s talents.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jul 23, 2021 C+

Not much of a horror or a dog story.

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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Jul 21, 2021 3/5

...Cujo the dog seems to feed off Castle Rock's bad energy, and there's far more to King's story than just a woman in peril...

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 31, 2020 6/10

At certain moments, it's as if flawed individuals are met with toothy reprisal in a twisted form of justice - where survival defines worth.

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Tom Beasley VultureHound Aug 15, 2020 4/5

It's a stripped-down nerve-shredder of a movie that has a bite every bit as potent as its bark.

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Diego Galán El Pais (Spain) Sep 23, 2019

The story gets lost in long and dull explanations. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Adam Nayman The Ringer Sep 5, 2019

The movie is as nasty and single-minded as Cujo himself: It's simple, and it works.

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Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Apr 29, 2019

A claustrophobic horror with plenty of bite.

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Claire Donner Den of Geek Oct 4, 2018

Despite its apparent simplicity, Cujo actually expects more from its audience than the average nature amok thriller and even many of King's more successful stories.

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Gary Arnold Washington Post Oct 4, 2017

"Cujo" no doubt presented fewer difficulties for a novelist than it does for a movie director.

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Brian Costello Common Sense Media Aug 16, 2016 3/5

'80s horror movie has some gore, lots of peril.

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Rob Vaux Mania.com Aug 13, 2013 C+

Wallace's turn will not be denied, and fans of real horror will recognize the greatness in her work here.

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Feb 23, 2013

A horror film worthy of its classic status...

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Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009

A dull, uneventful entry in the horror genre.

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John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Dec 6, 2007 2/5

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Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Nov 1, 2007 3/5

As thrilling and scary as Cujo can be, it's dreadful for long stretches.

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Eric Henderson Slant Magazine Oct 28, 2007 2/4

Directed by Lewis Teague with less cinematographic flair than even the TV miniseries for 'Salem's Lot, Cujo unfortunately demonstrates the difficulty in adapting King's shorter works.

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