Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Gabe S — 07 Jan 2012

Great work. If only not so revenge-idolizing ending maybe.

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Gabe S on 07 Jan 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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