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August 12, 1983 - Cujo Premieres in Theaters

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On this day August 12, 1983, Cujo, the suspenseful horror film directed by Lewis Teague, premiered in theaters. Based on Stephen King’s novel, the movie stars Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, and Joey Pintauro, with Moe portraying the terrifying St. Bernard, Cujo. With a budget of $8 million, Cujo managed to scare its way to a box office success, grossing $21.2 million. The film remains a classic in the horror genre, known for its intense portrayal of a family’s struggle against a rabid dog.
 
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