Man’s Best Friend

Theatrical - Wide 1993-11-19

Cast Ally Sheedy Lance Henriksen Robert Costanzo Fredric Lehne
Directed by John Lafia
Written by John Lafia

Genres: Horror

Synopsis

A genetically mutated dog is accidentally released from the lab of Dr. Jarret and ends up at the home of news reporter/animal rights advocate Lori Tanner. The dog, Max, endowed with intelligence and other special abilities, is at first lovable, but also proves to be a ferocious, unstoppable killer.

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