Review of Straw Dogs (2011) by Orlando O — 23 Jan 2012

A decent thriller with a smoking hot Kate Bosworth.

This review of Straw Dogs (2011) was written by Orlando O on 23 Jan 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received mixed reviews.

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