10 Horror Movies Featuring Evil Pets

Pets, our loyal companions, our furry best friends. But what happens when these lovable creatures turn into our worst nightmares? From killer cats to rabid dogs, horror movies have long exploited our love for animals, twisting it into something truly terrifying. Today, we’re counting down 10 Horror Movies Featuring Evil Pets, where man’s best friend becomes man’s worst enemy.

10. The Pack (1977)

Starting off our list is this underrated gem about a remote island overrun by a pack of abandoned dogs. Once pets, now predators, these feral canines show us what happens when humans neglect their responsibilities. The result? Bloody chaos and a whole lot of fear.

9. Rottweiler (2004)

What’s scarier than a regular Rottweiler? A cybernetically enhanced one programmed to kill. This low-budget gem blends horror with sci-fi, delivering a relentless pursuit from a robotic killing machine.

8. Zoltan: Hound of Dracula (1977)

Dracula is defeated so what is the worse that can happen? What’s worse than a vampire? How about a vampire dog? This campy but terrifying film features Zoltan, a bloodthirsty hound resurrected to carry out Dracula’s bidding. It’s a lesser-known cult classic that delivers eerie canine terror

7. The Uncanny (1977)

Ever had the feeling that your cat is plotting against you? This anthology film dives into that exact fear, with one particularly chilling segment about cats banding together to take down their human enemies. Spoiler: It’s claws-out horror at its finest.

6. Zoombies (2016)

A virus outbreak turns zoo animals—including cuddly pets—into bloodthirsty monsters. Imagine your childhood trips to the zoo, but with zombified animals trying to eat you. It’s ridiculous, gory, and surprisingly fun.

5. Strays (1991)

This lesser-known thriller follows a family under siege by a colony of feral cats. It starts with a hiss and ends with claws slashing. Who knew your cute tabby could become a nightmare?

4. Man’s Best Friend (2016)

Take a lovable dog, mix in genetic enhancements, and you’ve got Max—a loyal but deadly killer. Acid spit? Check. Wall-climbing? Check. Max is basically a Swiss Army knife of terror.

3. The Birds (1963)

Alfred Hitchcock’s classic might not feature traditional pets, but it sure made audiences afraid of their feathered friends. The sudden and unexplained attacks by flocks of birds turn this film into an iconic example of animal horror.

2. Pet Sematary (1989, 2019)

When pets come back from the dead, they’re not quite the same. Church, the creepy resurrected cat in ‘Pet Sematary,’ is enough to make you rethink burying Fido anywhere near cursed grounds.

1. Cujo (1983)

Topping our list is Stephen King’s iconic tale of a rabid St. Bernard gone rogue. Cujo turns the idea of a loyal, gentle giant into an absolute nightmare, trapping a mother and son in a claustrophobic battle for survival. It’s tense, horrifying, and unforgettable.

I think I will eventually do recaps or reviews of these classics but for now I only have one question. What is your favorite horror movie involving pets?