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title: "Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/devil-dog-the-hound-of-hell-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26702
imdb_id: "tt0077429"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 56
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/devil-dog-the-hound-of-hell-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell.
Year: 1978.
Release Date (US): 10/31/1978.
Genre: Horror and TV Movie.
Format: American TV movie.
Director: Curtis Harrington.
Cast: Richard Crenna, Yvette Mimieux, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Plot: A canine minion of Satan terrorizes an unsuspecting suburban family. The story centers on a suburban family and the experiences they endure from a possessed dog that they innocently adopt.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is a 1978 American TV movie. It was directed by Curtis Harrington. The film stars Richard Crenna,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Curtis Harrington
- **Networks / Studios**: Zeitman-Landers-Roberts Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Crenna** as *Mike Barry*
- **Yvette Mimieux** as *Betty Barry*
- **Kim Richards** as *Bonnie Barry*
- **Ike Eisenmann** as *Charlie Barry*
- **Victor Jory** as *Shaman*
- **Lou Frizzell** as *George*
- **Ken Kercheval** as *Miles Amory*
- **R.G. Armstrong** as *Dunworth*
- **Martine Beswick** as *Red-Haired Lady*
- **Bob Navarro** as *Newscaster*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell online?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is currently available to watch or stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell worth watching?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell and when was it released?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell?
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell was directed by Curtis Harrington.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26702)
- [Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_Dog:_The_Hound_of_Hell)
- [Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (TV Movie 1978) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077429/)
- [Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26702-devil-dog-the-hound-of-hell)
- [Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/devil-dog-the-hound-of-hell/1009134/credits/)

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