Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Zachary Y — 24 May 2012

Watching this movie & it is good. The previews didn't do it justice.

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Zachary Y on 24 May 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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