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A woman uses her magic powers and a vicious Rotweiller dog to murder her relatives.
Why it matters
A sleazy grindhouse outing where occult family vendettas meet one hell of a vicious canine.
- Early ’80s low-budget horror that blends witchcraft with straightforward slasher brutality.
- The Rotweiller is the real star—practical effects and animal training combine for genuinely tense chase sequences.
- Perfect for fans of campy occult horror and DIY creature terror before CGI took over.
- Not subtle or polished, but its raw energy and grimy atmosphere capture a slice of regional horror grit.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Revenge
