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A suburban family adopts a seemingly ordinary dog, unaware it was born of a sinister ritual. As strange behavior spreads through the household, someone begins to suspect something unnatural has taken root.

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List of Jump Scares in Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978)

03

Jump Count

00

💀 Major Jumps

03

Minor Jumps

Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978) features a low jump scare count. All three scares are minor, using sudden sounds and eerie visuals to break the tension. The scares are spread out and mild, with only one leaning toward the supernatural.

So how scary is Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978)? It’s more eerie than frightening, with a made-for-TV tone that keeps things tame. The pacing is slow, with occasional scary scenes that rely on mood rather than shock.

00:22:02

In a well-telegraphed scare, a sleeve catches fire, accompanied by a woman’s scream.

00:33:34

During a tense moment, the clock on the mantle suddenly chimes.

00:52:40

A monstrous figure suddenly emerges from the fog, accompanied by a scream.

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