Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Heather C — 18 May 2012

Alexander Skarsgard = reason enough to watch this movie. :).

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Heather C on 18 May 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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