Baxter

“

I am Baxter. I think that my life would be much easier if I didn't need people. Birds and Cats, they don't need anyone, they trust nothing. Perhaps one day I'll kill one...

”

—Official tagline

Baxter is a satirical/black comedy/psychological film released in 1989.

In the film, an intelligent bull terrier is adopted by an old woman he deems to be annoying. After killing the old woman, he is adopted by various families, including a boy who is slowly becoming radicalized by Nazi aesthetics. The film was directed by Jérôme Boivin and stars Lise Delamare and François Driancourt. Baxter himself was portrayed by Chimbot and was voiced by Maxime Leroux. It is based off of Ken Greenhall's 1977 novel Hell Hound.

Victims

• Marguerite Deville - Pushed down a flight of stairs by Baxter.
• André Cuzzo - Died "from sadness" following Marguerite's death.
• Stray Dog - Mauled to death by Baxter.
• Baxter's Four Puppies - Gutted by Charles off screen. Bodies seen.
• Baxter - Beaten to death by Charles with a large pipe.

Deaths

• Total - 8
  • 6 Dogs
    • 4 Victims of Unknown Gender
    • 2 Male
  • 2 Humans
    • 1 Male
    • 1 Female

Kill Counts

1. Charles - 5 (Alive)
2. Baxter - 2 (Deceased)

Notes

• It is unknown how Mr. Cuzzo truly died, it is only mentioned that he "died from sadness."