Dogs (1975)

The campus of a quiet University is thrown into chaos and terror when all of the dogs in the area once gentle pets begin banding together and hunting down their masters. As the residents scramble to find safety it falls to a young college professor who makes the connection between the dogs bloodthirsty behavior and a series of government experiments. Will he be the next victim?System Requirements:Running Time 90 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: R UPC: 692865378334 Manufacturer No: T-3783 Product Description

DOGS, even without CGI...still delivers!

As today's films get more boring due to the overload of CGI used...this honest little film from the early 70's needs to be given a few deserving stars for integrity. It's not an easy task for a director to try and present packs of domestic dogs (Irish Setters, Poodles, etc) as blood thirsty man killers!! Today...a few taps on the computer and man's best friend can do anything the director wants...even to sell pet products! Don't get me wrong...this film isn't for everybody. If you can get beyond the somewhat shallow storyline, and not be too judgemental of the B-level acting...you might find this film to be quite unique. For you "Gore-hounds" like myself, it's got enough blood to satisfy (even for the 70's). A cool little bonus is the "Making Of" segment of the DVD including interviews with the director and cast. When this film was released in the early 70's, I was a 3rd grader obssesed with horror films. I finally persuaded my father into taking me to see it at our local drive in (against my mother's wishes!). Now, Dogs on DVD is another great addition to my horror film collection. Who needs Cujo? May 14, 2008

Four-legged "Jaws"

In "Dogs," man's best friend has become his worst enemy. At a small California college town, domesticated dogs are mauling cattle. Soon, a rancher is found dead. Later, a motorcyclist and an elderly woman are attacked by dogs and dragged away, torn and bleeding. The bodies begin piling up, but the mayor refuses to believe that domesticated dogs are packing together and killing. Before the night is over, many people will die. Linda Gray of "Dallas" fame stars in this cult classic 70's thriller. Her death is reminiscent of the shower scene in "Psycho." Overall, the acting could've been better. I would've given "Dogs" another star if the presentation had been in widescreen in lieu of full. The film and audio quality were better than expected but there are no subtitle or captions as given in Amazon's advertisement. If you love nature gone wild fims, such as "The Swarm," "Ants," "Killer Bees," "Birds," and "Frogs," then this film is perfect for you. The alternate title is "Slaughter." When you see the gruesome ending at the college library, you will understand why. January 18, 2008

KILLER TERRIERS?

This movie tried to do for the canine set what Hitchcock's BIRDS did for our feathered friends, but believe me, it's nowhere near the classic.
DOGS is basically an abysmal movie, replete with ridiculous plotting and horrible acting. Even NCIS' David McCallum, sporting a bowl haircut, looks embarrased to be involved. With no real reason given except for increased pherenomes, this town's canine set is going bonkers when they're in packs and attacking and killing everyone. There is no terror involved though...how can a terrier or a cocker spaniel be frightening? Skip this..it's for the dogs!!! February 13, 2007

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