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Mongrel (1982): Cast & Where to Watch

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Mongrel is a 1982 horror film directed by Robert A. Burns, starring Aldo Ray as Bouchard, Mitch Pileggi and Rachel Winfree. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome.

Mongrel (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Robert A. Burns
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mongrel About?

The premise of Mongrel without spoilers.

A boarding house is thrown into chaos when a chained dog breaks free and viciously attacks a tenant who taunts it with raw meat, forcing the owners to shoot the animal. The nervous book‑editor resident suffers nightmares of the dog’s return, as mutilated former tenants begin appearing throughout the building.

Mongrel Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • prank gone wrong
  • prank
  • electrocution
  • dead dog
  • animal bite
  • bald man
  • character's point of view camera shot
  • blond man
  • redneck horror
  • vicious dog
  • tenant
  • dog
+38 more
  • death
  • boarding house
  • dream
  • insanity
  • neurotic
  • landlord
  • killer dog
  • police officer
  • police
  • accidental murder
  • accidental death
  • mouth to mouth
  • dream sequence
  • basement
  • kitchen
  • puppy
  • gun
  • gunshot
  • attack dog
  • mustache
  • flirting
  • apartment
  • redneck
  • friendship between men
  • bare chested male
  • gore
  • murder
  • transformation
  • blood
  • nightmare
  • monster
  • animal attack
  • terror
  • death of friend
  • independent film
  • pay phone
  • police detective
  • detective
Where to watch

Where to Watch Mongrel

Stream it on Fawesome. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Mongrel Cast & Characters

Aldo Ray leads the cast as Bouchard, with Mitch Pileggi as Woody and Rachel Winfree as Turquoise. Directed by Robert A. Burns; 14 actors are credited in all.

Details

Mongrel Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Colmillos asesinos” and “Horror Ghostdog”.

Also known as
  • Colmillos asesinos
  • Horror Ghostdog

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FAQ

Mongrel FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Mongrel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mongrel?

Mongrel runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Mongrel released?

Mongrel was released on August 23, 1982.

Who directed Mongrel?

Mongrel was directed by Robert A. Burns.

More films by Robert A. Burns

Who is in the cast of Mongrel?

Mongrel stars Aldo Ray as Bouchard, Mitch Pileggi as Woody and Rachel Winfree as Turquoise, among 14 credited actors.

Where can I watch Mongrel?

In the US, Mongrel is streaming on Fawesome (availability from JustWatch).

Does Mongrel have a post-credit scene?

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

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