The Dog Who Saved Halloween
“This dog has some new tricks... and treats!”
Synopsis
Zeus (voiced by Joey Lawrence) and the Bannister family have moved into a new home just in time for Halloween! When Zeus and George (Gary Valentine of "The King of Queens") decide to investigate a creepy neighbor (Lance Henriksen of Aliens), they discover a scary dog (voiced by Mayim Bialik of "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory"), a haunted house and form a surprising partnership with a familiar pair of bumbling burglars (Dean Cain and Joey "Coco" Diaz). Can Zeus bust some ghosts, find a missing cat and face his biggest fear, all in time to go trick or treating? Elisa Donovan ("Sabrina the Teenage Witch") and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds) star in this all-new thrills & chills adventure from the creators of The Dog Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo, Peter Sullivan, Jeffrey Schenck
- Original Score
- Chad Rehmann
- Original Title
- The Dog Who Saved Halloween
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Barnholtz Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sullivan
Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo, Peter Sullivan, Jeffrey Schenck
Chad Rehmann
George Reasner
Sean Olson
Peter Fruchtman, Stewart F. Lane, Jeffrey Schenck, Jerry Fruchtman, Bonnie Comley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sullivan
Director
Michael Ciminera
Writer
Richard Gnolfo
Writer
Liz M. Schroeder
Costume Design
George Reasner
Director of Photography
Sean Olson
Editor
Peter Sullivan
Writer
Marc Ferrero
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog Who Saved Halloween
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dog Who Saved Halloween about?
Zeus (voiced by Joey Lawrence) and the Bannister family have moved into a new home just in time for Halloween! When Zeus and George (Gary Valentine of "The King of Queens") decide to investigate a creepy neighbor (Lance Henriksen of Aliens), they discover a scary dog (voiced by Mayim Bialik of "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory"), a haunted house and form a surprising partnership with a familiar pair of bumbling burglars (Dean Cain and Joey "Coco" Diaz). Can Zeus bust some ghosts, find a missing cat and face his biggest fear, all in time to go trick or treating? Elisa Donovan ("Sabrina the Teenage Witch") and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds) star in this all-new thrills & chills adventure from the creators of The Dog Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation.
Who directed The Dog Who Saved Halloween?
The Dog Who Saved Halloween was directed by Peter Sullivan.
Who stars in The Dog Who Saved Halloween?
The principal cast of The Dog Who Saved Halloween includes Gary Valentine, Dean Cain, Elisa Donovan, Lance Henriksen, Mayim Bialik.
When was The Dog Who Saved Halloween released and how long is it?
The Dog Who Saved Halloween was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dog Who Saved Halloween?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dog Who Saved Halloween was composed by Chad Rehmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dog Who Saved Halloween?
The Dog Who Saved Halloween holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).