Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Spencer K — 03 Mar 2012

If you liked this movie, you might be a redneck.

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Spencer K on 03 Mar 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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