Review of Straw Dogs (1971) by Elizabeth Weitzman for New York Daily News — 15 Sep 2011
While Lurie could have gone lighter on the symbolism, he ratchets up the tension with deft intelligence. He's not just making a thriller but a horror film, and we feel his own fear in every scene.
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This review of Straw Dogs (1971) was written by Elizabeth Weitzman and published by New York Daily News on 15 Sep 2011.
Straw Dogs has generally received positive reviews.
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