Rabid Dogs

Director: Mario Bava
Actors: Lea Lander, George Eastman, Riccardo Cucciolla
PlotFollowing a daring robbery, a ruthless gang of criminals takes desperate measures to evade capture. In their haste to escape, they kidnap a woman and hijack a car driven by a man who is traveling with his sick child. As the gang hurtles through the countryside, tension builds among the captors and hostages alike, with the man's main concern being the well-being of his child. The confined space of the car intensifies everyone’s nerves, leading to volatile interactions and heightened emotions.
The group's journey spirals into a harrowing ordeal filled with mounting dread and psychological torment. Each character's motives and weaknesses surface under the relentless pressure, driving the plot toward an inevitably explosive climax. Trust erodes rapidly as survival instincts take over, leaving both hostages and criminals grappling with fear and distrust. The narrative focuses on their desperate attempts to outmaneuver each other, setting the stage for a gripping and suspenseful conclusion.
Writers: Alessandro Parenzo, Mario Bava, Cesare Frugoni
Release Date: 25 Feb 1998
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Physical Media Reviews
Mario Bava's 'Rabid Dogs' Blu-ray delivers superb audio and video quality, preserving the gnarly thriller's dark tension despite lacking extensive extras.