Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.
Donna Trenton is a frustrated suburban housewife whose life is in turmoil after her husband learns about her having an affair. Brett Camber is a young boy whose only companion is a Saint-Bernard named "Cujo", who in turn is bitten by a rabid bat. Whilst Vic, Donna's husband is away on business, and thinking over his marital troubles, Donna and her 5-year-old son Tad take her Pinto to Brett Cambers' dad's car shop... the car fails, and "Cujo" is very, very sick...Written by
Miguel Cane <Stepford@yahoo.com>
The character Sherrif Bannerman also appears in The Dead Zone (1983), played by Tom Skerritt. The original novel functions as an indirect sequel, as the serial killer Frank Dodd is mentioned several times, and may have possessed Cujo. See more »
Goofs
When Donna is running toward the house, the boom mic clearly comes in front of the camera in the top right hand portion of the screen. See more »
Quotes
[Donna & Tad have just arrived at Joe Camber's home, but no one is around]
Donna Trenton:
Well, looks like we've arrived, Tadder.
Tad Trenton:
Yeah, but is anyone home?
[Donna gets out of the car]
Donna Trenton:
Hello?
Tad Trenton:
I can't get my seatbelt off!
[Donna gets back into the car & starts helping Tad trying to get the belt loose, which she finally does]
Tad Trenton:
I wish Dad would get a new car.
Donna Trenton:
So do I.
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Crazy Credits
The films title appears out of a pool of swirling blood. See more »
Alternate Versions
Most DVD prints are missing a closeup shot of Donna's face as she climaxes during a sex scene with Steve. The scene was intact in video versions. See more »
Stephen King-based thriller is a sweat-inducing shocker that ranks among the most intense King adaptations.
Woman and child are trapped inside their stalled car by a huge, rabid dog.
Cujo remains one of the more memorable Stephen King novels because it's a tale of such merciless suspense and in the hands of director Lewis Teague much of that same horror transcends well into this film. This film benefits greatly from a powerful story with some well fleshed-out characters, it's much more than just another 'animal attacks' movie. Teague's direction is also very tight and helps to build an unnerving tension through out this film. The atmosphere is very heated, the look of the movie very gritty, and the danger feels all the more real! The camera work is also excellent and makes this film feel truly claustrophobic! It builds to a finale that is heart-stopping. The music score is harrowing and the filming locations are good.
Cast-wise the film is quite strong too. The great Dee Wallace delivers an emotionally powerful performance as a mother desperate to protect her child and survive herself. Young Danny Pintauro is great as Wallace's horrified child. The supporting cast is good too, as are the numerous St. Bernard's that play our vicious title character.
Cujo is a top-notch suspense film that never loses its edge. A must-see, and not just for King fans.
**** out of ****
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Stephen King-based thriller is a sweat-inducing shocker that ranks among the most intense King adaptations.
Woman and child are trapped inside their stalled car by a huge, rabid dog.
Cujo remains one of the more memorable Stephen King novels because it's a tale of such merciless suspense and in the hands of director Lewis Teague much of that same horror transcends well into this film. This film benefits greatly from a powerful story with some well fleshed-out characters, it's much more than just another 'animal attacks' movie. Teague's direction is also very tight and helps to build an unnerving tension through out this film. The atmosphere is very heated, the look of the movie very gritty, and the danger feels all the more real! The camera work is also excellent and makes this film feel truly claustrophobic! It builds to a finale that is heart-stopping. The music score is harrowing and the filming locations are good.
Cast-wise the film is quite strong too. The great Dee Wallace delivers an emotionally powerful performance as a mother desperate to protect her child and survive herself. Young Danny Pintauro is great as Wallace's horrified child. The supporting cast is good too, as are the numerous St. Bernard's that play our vicious title character.
Cujo is a top-notch suspense film that never loses its edge. A must-see, and not just for King fans.
**** out of ****