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Man's Best Friend (1993)

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A reporter (Ally Sheedy) sneaks into a lab to investigate animal cruelty, and emerges from the ordeal with a mastiff named Max in this 1993 thriller. The dog, which has been genetically enhanced, makes her life miserable while they are being chased by the owner of the lab (Lance Henriksen). ~ John Bush, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 27 min.

Horror, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Bob Engelman , John Lafia

In Theaters: Sep 29, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Aug 5, 2003

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Ally Sheedy
Lori Tanner
Lance Henriksen
Dr. Jarret
Fredric Lehne
Perry
John Cassini
Detective Bendetti
J.D. Daniels
Rudy
William Sanderson
Ray
Trula M. Marcus
Annie
Olivia Brown
Lab Assistant
Adam Carl
2nd Dog Catcher
Michael Cassidy
Paper Boy
Frank Cavestani
Policeman
Robert Costanzo
Detective Kovacs
Robin Frates
Judy Sanders
L.E. Moko
Mobile Mechanic
Bradley Pierce
Chet
Arlen Stuart
Mrs. Barclay
Del Zamora
Rudy's Dad
Rick Barker
Mailman
Ray Lykins
KCBG Security Guard
Frank Welker
Special Vocal Effects
Cameron Arnett
1st Dog Catcher
Valorie Massalas
Caroline Cornell
KCGB Receptionist
Peter Georges
Truck Driver
Paul Hayes
2nd Mechanic
Tommy Rosales Jr.
Mugger

Critic Reviews for Man's Best Friend

All Critics (14) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (8) | DVD (7)

Chief problem is that Max the dog -- a Tibetan mastiff -- is easily the most likable character in the movie.

May 8, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Variety

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... a canine Frankenstein with real bite.

December 9, 2004 Comment

Michael H. Price

Fort Worth Business Press Source: Fort Worth Business Press

A smart dog turns from friendly to killer. Like 'Old Yeller' with gore, and a really crummy plot.

August 28, 2002 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

One of the sillier "killer dog" movies - and that's saying something.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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Competently done, but mostly very silly. Except for the dog rape scene. Dog rape should always be taken very seriously. As should the scene where the dog eats a cat like a duck (without swallowing).

July 18, 2007