Review of White Dog (1982) by Jacob F — 31 May 2008
There is no way this film should have worked, let alone be one of the most complex studies of racism in microcosm that I've seen in American film. This is Fuller's final film that was never released in the US, the studio's thinking it too controversial.
While it does suffer from its b-movie limitations (dialogue mostly), it has a-movie ideas and complexity. This is a perfect example, from the director who exemplifies this the most, of a b-movie that is powerful, though-provoking, and compelling.
The animal work, which was surprisingly done with the approval of the humane society, is astonishing, and Fuller makes the most of tension in the man v. beast standoffs.
This review of White Dog (1982) was written by Jacob F on 31 May 2008.
White Dog has generally received positive reviews.
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