

A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
Practical Effects
The creature suit is gloriously unhinged rubber nightmare fuel.
Acting
Michael Ironside commits to absurdity with terrifying sincerity.
Score
Synthesizers that scream 'government conspiracy at 3am.'
Director
Jon Hess
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Dean Koontz's novel, which he famously disowned—along with most of his 80s adaptations.
The 'super-intelligent golden retriever' trope peaked here before Air Bud ruined everything.
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