Random Best Final Pets That Make It Through Horror Movies (12 items)

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  (#6) Cat's Eye

  • Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Charles S. Dutton, Alan King, James Rebhorn, Mike Starr, Candy Clark, Kenneth McMillan, James Naughton, Robert Hays, Tony Munafo, Court Miller

  Who He Is Up Against: General encounters many perilous situations. He is chased by a dog, briefly used for electro-shock therapy, nearly hit by a car, and sent to a shelter to be euthanized by his young new friend Amanda’s cat-hating mother. He escapes handily and goes on to fight a troublemaker.
  How He Survives: Impressive escape skills and quick-witted creative problem-solving. The power of his care and affection for Amanda motivate him to persevere through his many trials and tribulations.
  Close Call(s): As the main protagonist and a small feral creature, General experiences a close call at almost every turn of the film.
  What He Goes On To Do: He ostensibly lives a happy and normal cat life with Amanda, once he successfully slays the troublemaker.
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  (#10) Bad Moon

  • Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble

  Who He Is Up Against: His uncle-turned-werewolf, Ted. There is no dog camaraderie between the two, and Thor is suspicious of Ted from the moment they meet. 
  How He Survives: Thor takes down Ted twice - subduing him in his werewolf form and mercy-slaying him once he becomes human again. Though he is bloodied by the confrontation, he does not sustain any major damage. 
  Close Call(s): If he isn't freed from his false imprisonment at the pound, he won't be able to protect his family from their werewolf uncle. 
  What He Goes On To Do: He recovers from the aftermath of the werewolf showdown and is exonerated for the false accusations that Ted’s indiscretions were his own. 
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  (#3) Gremlins

  • Steven Spielberg, Corey Feldman, Phoebe Cates, Howie Mandel, Frank Welker, Jonathan Banks, Judge Reinhold, Michael Winslow, Harry Carey, Jr., Dick Miller, Zach Galligan, Peter Cullen, Glynn Turman, Robby the Robot, Keye Luke, Hoyt Axton, Scott Brady, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain, Belinda Balaski, Jackie Joseph, Don Steele, John Louie

  Who He Is Up Against: In the first narrative arc, Barney is threatened by Ruby Deagle, the owner of the bank where Billy works. After the wrongful demise of her Bavarian plastic snowman, she threatens a gruesome demise for the dog. Once the army of mogwai appears, they quickly begin to antagonize the dog, framing him for a series of misdeeds.
  How He Survives: Patience and tenacity. He endures a number of dangerous and humiliating events but is ultimately acquitted for his alleged wrongdoings.
  Close Call(s): He is frequently confronted by the group of power-thirsty mogwai, including a time when he is bound by Christmas lights.
  What He Goes On To Do: After mogwai Stripe’s demise ends his reign of terror, Barney returns safely to his home. Mushroom, the dog who played Barney, appeared five years later in Pumpkinhead.
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  (#4) The Lost Boys

  • Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Jami Gertz, Dianne Wiest, Jason Patric, Edward Herrmann, Barnard Hughes, Alex Winter, Billy Wirth, Kelly Jo Minter, Jim Turner, Harrod Blank, Jamison Newlander, Tim Cappello, Brooke McCarter, Nicole Vigil, Kevin Deon, Christopher Peters, Chance Michael Corbitt, J. Dinan Myrtetus, Dave LaBrucherie, Todd Feder, Nori Morgan, Douglas Mellor, Annie Muñoz, Peggy Malone, Melanie Bishop, Mercedes Moseley, Eric Graves, Ian Guindon, Alexander Bacon Chapman, Brett Clark, B. Lowenberg, Jane Bare, Inez Pandalfi, Joe Ferrara II, Sandra E. Garcia, Tony Cain, Captain Colourz, Gerald Younggren, Keith Butterfield, Folsom, D. Alan Cooksey, Cody

  Who He Is Up Against: Vampire biker teens who want to turn Michael, his owner Sam’s brother, into a vampire.
  How He Survives: Nanook plays on the offense for most of this movie, protecting Sam from his older brother’s newfound vampiric urges. When he is confronted by Paul, one of the vampires, he assists the Frog Brothers in pushing the vampire into a bathtub filled with garlic and holy water. 
  Close Call(s): Nanook is not in any great danger during the film, aside from the possibility of being hurt by Michael when he targets Sam. 
  What He Goes On To Do: Nanook is commended for his bravery after Paul is vanquished and most likely goes on to live a normal dog life. 
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  (#5) Poltergeist

  • Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein, Beatrice Straight, James Karen, Dominique Dunne, Lou Perryman, Dirk Blocker, Richard Lawson, Allan Graf, Sonny Landham, Michael McManus, Oliver Robins, Virginia Kiser, Joey Walsh, Robert Broyles, William Vail, Helen Baron, Martin Casella, Noel Conlon, Clair E. Leucart, Jeffrey Bannister, Craig Simmons, Phil Stone

  Who He Is Up Against: Poltergeists trapped between dimensions, causing chaos and terror in his family’s home. 
  How He Survives: He seems interested in the supernatural events, standing on the bed and staring intently at the new hole in the ceiling.
  Close Call(s): E Buzz is never in any immediate danger. 
  What He Goes On To Do: E Buzz leaves the house with the rest of the Freeling family, but not before giving a disturbingly knowing glance into the camera as he prepares to board the escape taxi. 
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  (#8) The Silence of the Lambs

  • Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Chris Isaak, George A. Romero, Roger Corman, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Frankie Faison, Brooke Smith, Charles Napier, Obba Babatunde, Tracey Walter, Dan Butler, Kasi Lemmons, Diane Baker, Daniel von Bargen, Ron Vawter, Anthony Heald, Harry Northup, Adelle Lutz, George Michael, John W. Iwanonkiw, Don Brockett, Brent Hinkley, Kenneth Utt, Paul Lazar, David Early, Gene Borkan, Pat McNamara, Ted Monte, Stuart Rudin, Buzz Kilman, Bill Dalzell, Tommy Lafitte, Danny Darst, Chris McGinn, Chuck Aber, Cynthia Ettinger, Leib Lensky, Lamont Arnold, Andre B. Blake, Frank Seals Jr., George 'Red' Schwartz, Alex Coleman, Rebecca Saxon, Lauren Roselli, Darla, John Hall, Lynette Jenkins, Jim Dratfield, Mike Schaeffer, Miranda Dali, Maria Skorobogatov, Lawrence T. Wrentz, Jim Roche, James B. Howard, Bill Miller, Steve Wyatt, Jeffrie Lane, Josh Broder, Lawrence A. Bonney

  Who She Is Up Against: Precious is, above all, a target of circumstance. She is the beloved pet of the film’s primary antagonist, Buffalo Bill, so there is no incentive for any of the dangerous characters to hurt her.
  How She Survives: After Precious is lured into a well by Catherine Martin, one of Buffalo Bill’s captives, she breaks several bones. Her confinement in the well ultimately saves Martin’s life, as Buffalo Bill cannot bring himself to harm the dog.
  Close Call(s): She spends time in the bottom of the well. Also, Buffalo Bill is faced with the choice of slaying Martin and losing Precious, or keeping his dog but losing his prized target.
  What She Goes On To Do: When Martin is liberated from the well, she carries Precious in her arms. It is implied that she rescues Precious afterward.

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