Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978): Cast & Plot
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is a 1978 horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, starring Richard Crenna as Mike Barry, Yvette Mimieux and Ike Eisenmann. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Curtis Harrington
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell About?
The premise of Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Man’s best friend… or the devil’s spawn? A dog that is a minion of Satan terrorizes a suburban family.
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- puppy
- possessed dog
- demonic possession
- pet dog
- satanic ritual
- death of pet dog
- girl
- shaman
- dog
- devil
- boy
- evil dog
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- creature feature
- german shepherd
- supernatural power
- possession
- satanism
- demon
- monster
- occult
- 1970s
- wolf
- satan
- sunglasses
- lawnmower
- burned to death
- farmer
- candle
- devil worshiper
- devil worship
- devil dog
- reference to the devil
- devil worshipping
- beat the devil
- demon dog
- demonic
- three eyed monster
- three eyes
- couch
- frisbee
- suburb
- dog hit by a car
- satanic cult
- girl dog relationship
- boy dog relationship
- supernatural creature
- husband wife relationship
- brother sister relationship
- master dog relationship
- animal in title
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell Cast & Characters
Richard Crenna leads the cast as Mike Barry, with Yvette Mimieux as Betty Barry and Ike Eisenmann as Charlie Barry. Directed by Curtis Harrington; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Curtis Harrington
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Richard Crenna as Mike Barry - Yvette Mimieux as Betty Barry
- Ike Eisenmann as Charlie Barry
- Kim Richards as Bonnie Barry
Also Starring in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
· 22 more- Victor Jory Shaman
- R.G. Armstrong Dunworth
- Martine Beswick Red-Haired Lady
- Bill Zuckert Mr. Lomax, Dog Breeder
- Tina Menard Maria
- Ken Kercheval Miles Amory
- Warren Munson Superintendent
- Jan Burrell 2nd Cultist
- Lou Frizzell George
- James Reynolds Policeman
- Gertrude Flynn
- Lois Ursone Gloria Hadley
- E.A. Sirianni Cultist in Car
- Daniel Selby
- Kevin McKenzie Joe
- Jack Carol Scottie the Gate Guard
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- Bob Navarro Newscaster
- Jerry Fogel Doctor Norm
- Shelley Curtis 1st Cultist
- Deborah Karpf 1st Girl
- Dana Laurita 2nd Girl
- Fredrick Franklin
More from Curtis Harrington
More films directed by Curtis Harrington: Mata Hari, Ruby, The Dead Don’t Die and Killer Bees.
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell Plot Summary
What happens in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After their old dog dies in an accident, the Barry family—Mike Barry Richard Crenna and Betty Barry Yvette Mimieux—adopts a German Shepherd puppy named Lucky from a friendly fruit vendor who is secretly a Satanist. The vendor bred the dog during an evil ceremony, turning Lucky into a possessed creature, and the Satanic cult expands its reach by giving away the dog’s offspring to wreak havoc in the world, hoping Satan will overcome good once and for all. The family names the dog Lucky, a choice that will feel tragically ironic as the danger begins to unfold.
Full summary
The whole story of Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What breed is the dog that the Barry family adopts?
Cars in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
19 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford LTD and the 1976 Ford LTD Country Squire.
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1954 Ford Customline Minor role -
1958 Ford F-100 Minor role
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Il cane infernale” and “El perro del infierno”.
- Also known as
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- Il cane infernale
- El perro del infierno
- Der Höllenhund
- Les chiens de l'enfer
- O Cão do Diabo
- El perro diabólico
- 恶魔之犬
- Пес дьявола: Гончая ада
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Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell released?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell was released on October 31, 1978.
Who directed Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell was directed by Curtis Harrington.
More films by Curtis Harrington Who is in the cast of Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell stars Richard Crenna as Mike Barry, Yvette Mimieux as Betty Barry and Ike Eisenmann as Charlie Barry, among 26 credited actors.
Does Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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