

Man's Best Friend
- Horror
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Comedy
A genetic research facility worker exposes animal abuses there to a local TV reporter, who frees and takes in a genetically altered dog from the lab, unaware that he has a violent streak.
Man's Best Friend is a 1993 horror-sci-fi thriller about a genetically modified dog that escapes from a research facility. When a TV reporter takes in the seemingly docile canine, she discovers the animal harbors a dangerous and violent nature. This cult classic blends dark comedy with creature horror for an offbeat take on the mad-scientist genre.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Top cast
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Ally SheedyLori Tanner
Lance HenriksenDr. Jarret
Robert CostanzoDetective Kovacs
Fredric LehnePerry
John CassiniDetective Bendetti- J.D. DanielsRudy
William SandersonRay
Trula M. MarcusAnnie- Robin FratesJudy Sanders
Rick BarkerMailman
Bradley PierceChet- Robert ArentzEMAX Security Guard
Cameron ArnettDog Catcher #1
Adam CarlDog Catcher #2
Thomas Rosales Jr.Mugger

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Man's Best Friend — frequently asked
When was Man's Best Friend released?
Man's Best Friend was released on November 19, 1993.
What is the plot about?
A lab worker exposes animal abuse at a genetic research facility to a TV reporter, who then rescues a genetically altered dog. Unaware of the dog's violent tendencies, she takes him home, leading to dark and comedic consequences.
What genre is Man's Best Friend?
The film blends horror, science fiction, thriller, and comedy elements into a cult classic creature feature.














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