A rich, elderly woman casts black magic spells on her vicious Rottweiler to murder her relatives.
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| Yvonne De Carlo | ... |
Hester
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| Stephanie Dunnam | ... |
Audrey
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David Cullinane | ... |
Jeff
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Glenn Kezer | ... |
Otis
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| Ron Jackson | ... |
Richard
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David Ellzey | ... |
Stephen
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| Jo Livingston | ... |
Pathologlst
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Carolyn Greenwood | ... |
Monique
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Jeff McVey | ... |
Eric
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Robert Hibbard | ... |
Policeman
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Desmond Dhooge | ... |
Dog Trainer
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John Caroll Perry | ... |
Sam
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Alex Bond Winslow | ... |
Clarisse
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Harry Gibbs | ... |
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Directed by
| Peter Wittman | ||
Written by
| Lothrop W. Jordan | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| F.L. Rudine | ... | executive producer |
| Francine Rudine | ... | producer (as Francine C. Rudine) |
Music by
| Robert Farrar | ... | (as Bob Farrar) |
Cinematography by
| Robert Bethard | ... | (as Robert E. Bethard) |
Editing by
| Eugenie Nicoloff | ||
Editorial Department
| John Davis | ... | editorial assistant |
| Lawrence Mischel | ... | negative cutter |
| Charles Simmons | ... | editorial assistant |
| Carolyn H. Smith | ... | assistant editor (as Carolyn Hines Smith) |
Art Direction by
| Robert A. Burns | ||
Makeup Department
| Susan Posnick | ... | makeup artist |
| Carla Rulien | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michael Phillips | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Samai Brown | ... | second assistant director |
| Robert Elkins | ... | first assistant director |
| Susan Robinson | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Rudine | ... | set construction |
| Clifford Smith | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Mike Apsey | ... | boom operator |
| Doreen A. Dixon | ... | dialogue editor (as Doreen Dixon) |
| Warren Kleiman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gary Krivacek | ... | assistant sound editor (as Gary Krivicek) |
| Lorane Mitchell | ... | sound effects editor / sound effects supervisor |
| John Pritchett | ... | sound mixer |
| Stan Siegel | ... | assistant sound editor (as Stan Siegle) |
Stunts
| Randy Fife | ... | stunt coordinator (as Randy 'Fife') |
| Ben Loggins | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Davidson | ... | key grip (as Tom Davidso) |
| Monte Dhooge | ... | grip |
| Jim Givens | ... | gaffer (as Jimm Givens) |
| Charles Haley | ... | production stills |
| Daniel Keesey | ... | grip |
| Cleve Massey | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kerry Rike | ... | best boy grip |
| Dave Roberts | ... | grip: second unit |
| Bill Schwarz | ... | second assistant camera (as William Schwarz) |
| Bill Schweitzer | ... | grip: second unit |
| Ralph Watson | ... | camera assistant: second unit |
| John Weiss | ... | lamp operator |
| Jim Wintle | ... | electrician: second unit |
| James W. Wrenn | ... | best boy electric (as Jim Wren) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jan Shoebridge | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Dennis Bishop | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| Carolyn H. Smith | ... | music editor (as Carolyn Hines Smith) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Rapp | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Joe D. Anderson | ... | driver (as Joe David Anderson) |
| Wayne French | ... | driver |
| Haskel L. Ivey | ... | driver |
| Dennis Milliken | ... | driver |
| Jack Mounger | ... | transportation captain (as Jackie Mounger) |
Additional Crew
| Malinda Algee | ... | production secretary |
| Becky Block | ... | production assistant |
| Jim Catalano Jr. | ... | dog handler |
| James C. Catalano | ... | owner and trainer: Greta |
| Mark Caudill | ... | production assistant |
| Mary Church | ... | production coordinator |
| Mary Davis | ... | caterer |
| Loretta Dunn | ... | double |
| Rose Gardner | ... | production assistant |
| Bill Greenberg | ... | dog handler / production assistant |
| Janice Grupe | ... | double |
| Shaun Hopkins | ... | production assistant |
| Lori Love | ... | stand-in |
| Bobbie Lynn Mauldin | ... | assistant auditor |
| Lois Rudine | ... | production auditor |
| Jerry D. Whitus | ... | story consultant (as Jerry Whitus) |
| Terry Williams | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Troma Entertainment (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Academy Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- 23rd Century (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (also as 22nd Century)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- '84 Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- BCI Eclipse I (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Filmways Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Golden Frog Srls (2020) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Movietime (Norway) (VHS)
- Pacific Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Renaissance Content Group (2023) (World-wide) (tv)
- Rose Video (Australia) (VHS) (As "Breed")
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- UCM.ONE (2023) (Austria) (video) (VOD)
- UCM.ONE (2023) (Germany) (video) (VOD)
- UCM.ONE (2023) (Switzerland) (video) (VOD)
- Video Film Organisation (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Vision (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Vision (United States) (VHS)
- Vidéo Vision Internatinal (1989) (Canada) (VHS) (Dubbed)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2019) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2019) (World-wide) (DVD)
- WMM (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- WMM (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Barbara Remsen and Associates (casting: Los Angeles)
- Cricketeer (men's clothing courtesy of)
- Prophecy (Miss Dunnam's wardrobe provided by)
- Touch of Class Limo (limousine provided by)
- A Floral Adventure (flowers provided by)
- Jamar's Dog Obedience School (dogs provided and trained by)
- Donald Coan Design (Hester's estate interiors by)
- Merrill Lynch Realty/Paula Stringer (Hester's estate provided by)
- Allied/WBS Film & Video Services (post-production services)
- The Post House (post-production services)
- Sumet-Burnet (post-production services)
- B & B Sound Studios (post-production services)
- Ryder Sound Services (post-production services)
- Exceptional Opticals (opticals)
- Pearl Brewing Company (thanks)
- Royal Crown Cola Company (thanks)
- Sergio's Restaurant (thanks)
- Pet World (thanks)
- Inner Space (thanks)
- Super Subs (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Glamorous Yvonne De Carlo stars as Hester, a woman of wealth, and a woman of scorn... and the timid, be forewarned. With a maniacal hatred of her heirs, Hester has a thirst for revenge. Electrocution, strangulation, poisoning, and a crushed skull are just a few of her bloody tricks. Her beautiful niece is going nuts... and she's next on the list. Written by Chance Fell |
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| Taglines | A Raging Madness Unleashed To Kill See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Shot in 1981, not released until 1983. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010). See more » |