Love dogs? You might change your attitude toward man's best friend after watching this film. The 1983 horror movie, based on the novel by genre master Stephen King, is every dog lover's worst nightmare. The town scenes and the house where the Trenton family lived were filmed in picturesque Mendocino, California. Meanwhile, the farm where Donna Trenton went with her son was located in Petaluma, also in California.

Filming Locations:

Trenton Family Home

In the Movie

Scene where Joe Camber is fixing his car when his son approaches. The boy says he doesn't want his dad to leave home. His father reassures him, saying it's only for 10 days. Also, before leaving, the father shares a secret with his son about how not to be afraid of monsters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The facade of the Trenton family home, with its stunning ocean view, was built at 44777 Crestwood Drive in Mendocino. You can find it about 100 miles northwest of Santa Rosa. Interestingly, many interior scenes in the Trenton house were filmed in a different house located at 3415 Nielsen Road in Santa Rosa.

Neighbor Gary's House

In the Movie

Scene where While throwing out trash near his house, Gary hears a threatening growl. He nervously looks at Cujo, realizing something is wrong with his neighbor's dog. "Cujo, who are you growling at?" he asks suspiciously, then decides to run away.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 7301 Sonoma Mountain Road in Glen Ellen, California. The house is about 12 miles southeast of Santa Rosa. Surrounded by dense trees, it perfectly fits the atmosphere of a quiet rural area.

The Farm

In the Movie

Scene where The car stalls just as mother and son arrive at the farm in a hurry. "What if no one's here?" the boy asks innocently. It's a fair question, as the place seems completely abandoned.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Scott Ranch in Petaluma. This location is about 20 miles south of Santa Rosa, very close to Helen Putnam Regional Park. In real life, the ranch is a charming corner of the countryside, ideal for film shoots. This place embodies the spirit of an American ranch: open spaces adjacent to rolling pastures, and old wooden buildings create a sense of coziness.