Dee Wallace Stone in "Cujo"

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Question:

It’s been so long since the film was made, what special memories does Cujo hold for you?

Dee Wallace Stone:

Cujo is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career.  Working with a 4-year-old child and five dogs was exhilarating, exhausting, and empowering.  I have special memories of working with my husband Christopher Stone and watching the hot air balloons drift over our valley every morning at 5:30 or 6:00.
 
Question:

What was it like to reunite once again and work on this DVD?

Dee Wallace Stone:

I regret that I don’t get to spend more time with Dan Blatt and Bob Singer  Especially Dan.  He held my hand all the way through this amazing adventure.  And Lewis Teague.  I have a very respectful, loving place in my heart for him.
 
Question:

Looking back, what was the greatest challenge for this film? Were you and are you a Stephen King fan?

Dee Wallace Stone:

Making it.  Getting through it.  Pacing my energy.  It was an ongoing challenge 24/7 to honestly and fully stay in each moment.  Simply exhausting.  He’s a master of the horror genre.  Who couldn’t respect the embodiment of his work?
 
Question:

Can you please talk a bit about working with Danny Pintauro? When was the last time you saw Danny prior to this DVD, when he was a mere child?

Dee Wallace Stone in "Cujo"

Dee Wallace Stone:

Danny Pintauro was the best child actor I ever worked with.  Most of our scenes were improvised around a very loose script and he was always in the moment and right there.  I was very blessed to have him to work with.  The last time I saw Danny before now, we were both appearing in a little independent film that was never released.

Question:

What did your daughter think of the film when she saw it?

Dee Wallace Stone:

She thinks I rock.
 
Question:

Your career credits are remarkable and one for many aspiring actors to look up to, what advice can you give to a young actor?

Dee Wallace Stone:

Make sure you know who you are before you begin because everybody will try to change you.  And keep loving what you do.
 
Question:

What made Lewis Teague the right director for “Cujo?” What unique quality gave him the right combination of horror and still a sense of feeling sorry for this sickly suffering St. Bernard?

Dee Wallace Stone:

Actually, Lewis Teague was brought in three days after we started filming.  Thank God.  His gentle guidance was invaluable on the set.  He had originally taken a look at it.  I’m not sure of the specifics about what happened, but I am thrilled that it turned out the way it did.

Question:

Where do you reside now? I read Mexico, is that correct?

The Cujo 25th Anniversary Edition

Question:

Mexico?  In your dreams.  L.A., baby, L.A.
 
Question:
 
I see you’ve got a lot of projects on IMDb, they’re sometimes unreliable so please tell us what you’re busy on currently and what fans can look forward to.
Can you talk about your part in TV’s “The Magic 7?” It has a fantastic cast, as well as any of the below listed films:

 “The Stalker Within”
“Between the Sand and Sky”
 “Bone Dry”
“Little Red Devil”

Dee Wallace Stone:
 
 “The Stalker Within” –on hold
“Between the Sand and Sky” –in development
 “Bone Dry” –soon to be released
“Little Red Devil” –soon to be released