When a research lab got destroyed mysterious, a very intelligent dog is running away from a strange genetic mutation creature that wants the dog dead. Because these are two creatures nearly shares the same mind and there's something telepathic between the two. But the creature is designed to be a predator. This stray dog find shelter from a teenager Travis (Corey Haim), who's agrees to care of the dog after finding him in his truck. Now an mysterious man Lem Johnson (Michael Ironside) from the American government wants to find this mutation monster before it's causes more trouble with the help of the local police. But Travis finds out that this dog is just as intelligent as a human person and he belongs to the government after finding a code on his ear. But the Creature finds himself closer to the dog, while murdering people along the way to kill it. Now Travis, his mother Nora (Barbara Williams) and the dog are on the run from this monster. Travis has to find ways to prepare to kill this creature before it's too late.
Directed by Jon Hess made an technically well made Horror movie that is completely forgettable, despite some interesting moments in this cheap "B" movie. The golden retriever dog gives the best performance in the film, The dog scenes with Haim are the best moments in the picture. Ironside is always a joy seeing playing a bad guy with a hidden agenda. Surprisingly Two Time Oscar-Winner:Paul Haggis (Screenwriter of "Casino Royale", "Crash", "Million Dollar Baby") actually wrote the original adaptation of this movie. But they had many changes to his script, which his original script was probably closer to the novel. Since American and Canadian producers made many displacement that didn't look like from the novel by Dean R. Koontz (Hideaway, Phantoms) anymore. The most unconvincingly thing of the picture is the creature, which you never get a good look of the monster. Since most of the cinematography of the film is quite dark. Although it was probably wise since the director:Hess felt the monster looked like crap. Who else than King of the "B" Movies:Roger Corman (Frankenstein Unbound, The Intruder, Little Shop of Horrors) executive produced this mess. Since he produced plenty of cheap films are actually better than this one, half of the time. Which it was followed by three direct to video sequels! Look for the familiar Canadian cast members in bit parts. If u enjoy "B" movies, u might like it. Best Watchted, When you are in a silly mood. (** ½/*****).
Directed by Jon Hess made an technically well made Horror movie that is completely forgettable, despite some interesting moments in this cheap "B" movie. The golden retriever dog gives the best performance in the film, The dog scenes with Haim are the best moments in the picture. Ironside is always a joy seeing playing a bad guy with a hidden agenda. Surprisingly Two Time Oscar-Winner:Paul Haggis (Screenwriter of "Casino Royale", "Crash", "Million Dollar Baby") actually wrote the original adaptation of this movie. But they had many changes to his script, which his original script was probably closer to the novel. Since American and Canadian producers made many displacement that didn't look like from the novel by Dean R. Koontz (Hideaway, Phantoms) anymore. The most unconvincingly thing of the picture is the creature, which you never get a good look of the monster. Since most of the cinematography of the film is quite dark. Although it was probably wise since the director:Hess felt the monster looked like crap. Who else than King of the "B" Movies:Roger Corman (Frankenstein Unbound, The Intruder, Little Shop of Horrors) executive produced this mess. Since he produced plenty of cheap films are actually better than this one, half of the time. Which it was followed by three direct to video sequels! Look for the familiar Canadian cast members in bit parts. If u enjoy "B" movies, u might like it. Best Watchted, When you are in a silly mood. (** ½/*****).