Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Rob D — 25 Dec 2011

It was good, but not exactly a Christmas movie!

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Rob D on 25 Dec 2011.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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