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Bog (1979): Cast

Bog (1979) movie poster

Bog is a 1979 horror film directed by Don Keeslar, starring Aldo Ray as Sheriff Neal Rydholm, Leo Gordon and Marshall Thompson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Bog (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Don Keeslar
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bog About?

The premise of Bog without spoilers.

A glacial‑age creature is awakened by illegal dynamite fishing in a remote swamp, emerging as a terrifying gill‑monster that prowls the murky waters. To survive, it must drain the blood of human females, launching a relentless killing spree. The swamp becomes a deadly battleground as the monster’s thirst drives a series of brutal murders.

Bog Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
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  • camp
  • campy
  • nature horror
  • reference to rube goldberg
  • dynamite
  • monster
  • fishing
  • lake
  • blood
  • swamp
  • weather
+10 more
  • sea monster
  • frozen
  • animal attack
  • rampage
  • arctic
  • cannibal
  • fisherman
  • explosion
  • prehistoric creature
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Bog Cast & Characters

Aldo Ray leads the cast as Sheriff Neal Rydholm, with Leo Gordon as Dr. John Warren and Marshall Thompson as Dr. Brad Wednesday. Directed by Don Keeslar; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Bog

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From the director

More from Don Keeslar

One more film directed by Don Keeslar: The Capture of Grizzly Adams.

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Cars

Cars in Bog

35 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne and the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours.

All 35 cars
  • 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne in Bog 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours in Bog 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Concours Important role
  • 1978 Dodge Aspen in Bog 1978 Dodge Aspen Important role
  • 1978 Buick Electra Limited in Bog 1978 Buick Electra Limited Minor role
Details

Bog Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Bog - Das Ungeheuer aus den Sümpfen” and “沼泽”.

Also known as
  • Bog - Das Ungeheuer aus den Sümpfen
  • 沼泽

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FAQ

Bog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bog?

Bog runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Bog released?

Bog was released on May 1, 1979.

Who directed Bog?

Bog was directed by Don Keeslar.

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Who is in the cast of Bog?

Bog stars Aldo Ray as Sheriff Neal Rydholm, Leo Gordon as Dr. John Warren and Marshall Thompson as Dr. Brad Wednesday, among 16 credited actors.

Does Bog have a post-credit scene?

No. Bog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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