Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Bumpy Chip It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

gwnightscream This 1988 sci-fi/horror film stars Corey Haim, Michael Ironside, Lala Sloatman and Barbara Williams based on the novel. The late, Haim (The Lost Boys) plays teen, Travis who finds a Golden Retriever, canine hiding in his truck. He discovers that's it's part of a scientific project and it's counterpart is a deadly, creature that kills anything or anyone coming into contact with it. Ironside (Scanners) plays government assassin, Lem, Sloatman plays Travis' girlfriend, Tracey and Williams plays Travis' mom, Nora. This isn't a bad flick with some creepy moments, Haim is good in it and Ironside plays a good villain as usual. Haim also reunited with both women in later films. If you're into creature features, give this one a try at least once.

Scott LeBrun Unfortunately, if one enjoyed the Dean R. Koontz novel, reviews here indicate that as an adaptation the film is an abomination, with far too many changes from script to screen. If, however, one isn't familiar with the novel, they may take this for what it is: a fairly harmless, routine creature feature with acceptable pacing, a very likable dog, a typically appealing Corey Haim in the lead role, and a decent body count. Direction (by Jon Hess) and presentation overall is highly undistinguished, but (very) undemanding horror junkies may still be just amused enough to not turn it off.Haim plays Travis, a teenager who makes the acquaintance of a super intelligent golden retriever that stows away in the bed of his pick up truck one night. Dubbing the dog "Furface", he quickly realizes just how smart the dog is. Unfortunately, he finds that anybody who gets close to the dog gets targeted by a big hairy brutish animal, the result of the same kind of genetic testing that created the dog. Eventually, Travis takes it on the lam with his mother Nora (Barbara Williams), while being pursued by cold eyed, resilient government agent Lem (Michael Ironside, bad ass as always).So-so movie, executive produced by Roger Corman, that does get off to a good start and hit the ground running. It doesn't have a lot of suspense, or memorable kill scenes. The music is by Joel Goldsmith, eldest son of fellow composer Jerry Goldsmith, and his score does sound similar to what his dad did for "First Blood" a few years previous. The acting helps to keep things somewhat palatable; both Haim and Ironside do well. Some of the dialogue and moments are rather silly, however (such as when a frightened janitor phones the police).Certainly worse, and better, horror movies have been made, but this proves to be very mildly diverting, and quite forgettable in the end.Look for Jason Priestley as a teen on a bike.Five out of 10.

udar55 This failed adaptation of the Dean Koontz novel about a man befriending a super smart dog. Why do I say failed? Because they took the book's thirtysomething ex-Delta Force lead and made him Corey Haim. Yes, Corey Freakin' Haim. I'm sure Dean Koontz started rolling before he even gets close to being in a grave. Even sadder, the dog co-star acts circles around Haim. Seriously. Director Jon Hess makes a fine looking film (shot in British Columbia) and stages some nice attack sequences with some decent gore. But the monster design, something instrumental to these kind of flicks, is downright sad. Not as sad as Feldman, er, Haim being the lead, but sad enough that they have to keep it hidden in tight close ups or shadows. The always reliable Michael Ironside also gives a nice performance as the Government agent tracking the dog. Look for Jason Priestly as "Boy on bike" who gets offed.Corman made sure to get his money's worth out of his license of Koontz's novel as he made three sequels to this; they all basically remake the film with the second one being closer to the book than this one. As I said about RAWHEAD REX somewhere in this thread, I'm not a proponent of remakes but this is definitely a case where some filmmakers could make a movie 100% better from the source material.

Lucien Lessard 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/*****).