Cujo
Lewis Teague
(1983)
A friendly St. Bernard named "Cujo" contracts rabies and conducts a reign of terror on a small American town.
Cast
Crew
Overview and Horror Legacy
The film is based on a novel by Stephen King, though King himself has said he has little memory of writing it due to substance abuse issues at the time. Cujo received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its tension and Dee Wallace’s performance.
Collector Market and Memorabilia
Slasher credentials rest on the specificity of the threat and period production atmosphere — both translate directly into collector value for theatrical materials, home video releases, and any props or production documentation.
Cult Status
Directed by Lewis Teague, Cujo was produced with a moderate budget and relied heavily on practical effects and animal training. Cujo received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its tension and Dee Wallace’s performance.
