#devil dog: the hound of hell

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Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell | 1978 | dir. Curtis Harrington

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Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978, Curtis Harrington)

5/21/24

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1970'S MADE FOR TV HORROR WEEK

I watched Devil Dog: The Hound Of Hell (1978)

I could say that this is the last 1970's TV movie I'll be reviewing. However, while that's true for this week, I'll definitely be doing a second week of these films. There are just so many of them.

-A family adopts a possessed dog birthed from a satanic ritual.-

How could I not watch this? How could I skip over a movie that features a glowing eyed dog wearing a little demon costume? I'm not made of stone. A bitof cheesy old horror mixed with pure cuteness. I'm all in.

This film is directed by Curtis Harrington, whose work I don't know well. "Devil Dog" stars Richard Crenna, who most would recognize from the Rambo films, but whom I most fondly remember from the film "The Sand Pebbles" alongside Steve McQueen.

However, let's nevermind who directed or who starred in this film. The main draw here is the cute dog, as well as several actors being made to react with genuine fear when looking at said dog. My favorite moment being when the family's maid, Maria, nearly shits her pants in the presence of a genuinely innocent looking puppy.

Sure, "Devil Dog" isn't a very scary or perfect film. The basic narrative is cliche and the very premise is silly to watch unfold, but I have to say, I watched this one with pure glee. It's stupid fun. A dog can make people do shit with his mind. He can possess children to do his bidding. He sets a woman on fire, and in the only genuinely tense moment in the film, he attempts to force Richard Crenna into sticking his hand into a spinning lawn mower blade. It's hard not to get some level of enjoyment from something so ridiculous.

We've seen this type of possessed animal scenario before. An evil cat as a witch's familiar, the hounds of hell protecting the son of the devil, the ever present Raven in Poe's most well known poem, but "Devil Dog" is something else. Something much harder to take seriously. You can literally imagine the 70's television executive trying to come up with a fresh idea they could jam into the same old haunted house idea. "Let's see, we've done ghost, we've done demon, we've done evil child, evil neighbor, evil wife, evil husband....wait I GOT IT!! The Son Of Sam! Evil Dog!"

I will say this about "Devil Dog", it's approached with earnestness. The actors are all taking the material seriously, and there are some genuinely well put together scenes. But, c'mon, it's about an evil dog. A dog which eventually wears fake horns and a wild wig. It can't be understated how hard it is to take this film seriously.

Of the three 1970's TV horror movies I watched this week, this was the most fun and most entertaining. It hit that sweet spot for me and I think it'd be fun for a movie night with friends, of your friends are super nerds and over 40.

It's still doesn't hold a candle to the greatest TV horror films of all time, the Kolchak films, but I enjoyed the watch.

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[factual-flittermouse]

Linguistically, a hellhound and a devil dog are very similar. Practically, they are incredibly different.

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We Tied the Knot!!!

We did it! We are officially married! I cannot believe this day has finally come, but it's here and omg I'm so freaking happy!!

@chickenwingexpert @definitelynotdabi

We did it! We really did it!!! I... I cannot put into words really how much I adore these two, and the simple fact that I now get to call them my husbands is simply more than I could have ever imagined. I have dreamt about this day for over a year now, and to have finally reached it is simply incredible.

Keigo, we have talked about this before and have been planning it for more than just our engagement. We've probably known we were committed for the long haul since we both realized just how in love we are. To think we're finally here, and we've finally taken that final step is simply beyond words and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you!

Dabi, when you came into mine and Keigo's lives a little more than a year ago, I never would have imagined what you would eventually become to us. You have single-handedly made our lives complete, and we simply wouldn't be the same without you here. You are our third, our completing side. A triangle needs three sides to be whole, and you are that for us. We simply wouldn't be complete without you, Dabs, so thank you for joining us. For joining me.

I absolutely love you both, and I cannot thank you enough for choosing to stay with me for the rest of eternity. So here is to forever, my loves, until our last breaths and even the there after. I love you both!

[teaghoulart]

Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell

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2016

[maddyfairyqueen]

Lucky from devil dog hound of hell

[cinemaquiles]

Para o Halloween: um pastor alemão possuído em "O cão do diabo" (Devil dog, 1978)

[visplay]

Chris: Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is a 70’s tv movie, proper horror about a doggie demon, amazingly better than many recent horror films, Watch: On Subscription Service.

Richie: It was pretty good for a tv movie, the effects at the end with the dog make it a watch, Watch: On Subscription Service.

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He’s family! He’s a dog.

synopsis: I just really love Titan (everyone’s favorite Great Dane!) and Simon’s dynamic, so here’s more of it!

warning: cursing

more Titan shenanigans: Pt.1 - Pt.2

Titan was usually a dick to Simon. He still was a dick to him, but less of one as of late, and Simon couldn’t tell why but- thank god almighty! You know how tiring it is to be knocked behind your knees, get your ankles nibbled on, with constant scratching and barking? Hell. It’s hell.

The only thing that sedated Titan was you, and because you and Simon have taken the next step in your relationship and you’ve moved in- Titan has been over the moon, because you spoil him tooth achingly rotten.

“Get the damn mutt down my bed.” Simon growls when he comes into his bedroom- he’s tired. exhausted from days work and just wants to sleep when he sees the devils hell hound on his side of the bed.

“But he wants cuddles….” You say cuddling into Titan side.

“He also wants to occasionally eat shit.” He huffs as he walks over to his side of the bed and tries to push the Great Dane down. Titan doesn’t budge.

“Baby you gotta ask him, nicely.”

“You’ve lost your goddamn mind, I am not asking him anything.” He tries again, Titan just smiles.

“Si, ask him.”

“Y/n, baby, no.”

You sigh at his stubbornness and decide to put aside your hope of him asking. “Titan, can you please lay to the foot of the bed?” You ask him motioning to the spot. And as if he spoke English the dog shifts down to the end of the bed.

“What has the world come to? I have to ask the mutt permission to lay in my own bed.” He mutters as he scoots under the sheets.

——

Simon started to notice the way you treated Titan, like he was a person or something, and it drove him crazy.

“One piece for me,” You whisper before taking a bite of bacon. It was noon and you and Simon… and Titan, were having a lazy Saturday. “One piece for you,” You give Titan a strip of bacon. He sat under the table head peaking between your thighs as you secretly fed him.

Simon’s the twitches as he knows your feeding hells hound. “Y/n, stop feeding it.” He says as he eats his eggs.

“First off, it is a he,” You say pretend you haven’t been dealing under the table, “and i’m not feeding him.”

“I can feel his tail slapping my legs with every piece you give him.” He says unimpressed. “He has dog food.”

“Just a little spoilage. He’s all muscle, he’s not fattening up anytime soon.” You say defending your cause.

Simon groans.

——-

Your lazy Saturday day consisted of cuddles, conversations and snacking. You’ve been in pjs all day. Simon was currently in the kitchen popping popcorn on the stove when he peers to the living room to see you.

“Y/n, that’s too far.” Simon says suddenly.

“What?” You ask taken back.

“You’re letting him rest his head on your tits!”

“I let you rest your head on my tits.”

“That is not the same.”

“I can make the argument that you’ve been down bad like a do-”

He shoots you a glare and you can’t help but laugh out loud.

——-

You both decided that you both needed to get some vitamin D, so you two were currently in the crisp Autumn air, arms linked and Simon holds Titan leash.

“How long have you had Titan?” You ask Simon as your head rest against his forearm, his arm protectively around your waist.

“Master Evil? I’ve had him since he was a pup. He was better than, back then he wasn’t a hellion. It’s been five years since I got him.”

“Yeah? You guys have been together for a while.”

“Eh, I guess after five years you gotta.” He thinks, “There was this one time, before I had him trained, I was out, and he ran out the back gate and when I got back it was so late and I couldn’t find him. Scared the shit out of me. Was out on the streets like a damn fool, random ass shoes on my feet as I find and chase him.”

You laugh and watch as Simon glances at Titan with melancholy and memories.

“He’s part of the family, huh?”

“Y/n please-”

“He is! You love him, despite all your complaints.”

“I don’t love him. I tolerate him.”

Titan suddenly stops walking and Simon runs into him, grunting as he trips.

“Never mind, take it back. He’s a bitch.”

“But he’s ours.”