Straw Dogs
“In the Face of Every Coward Burns a Straw Dog.”
ThrillerDramaCrime
David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate.
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This is a deeply unsettling and provocative slow-burn that meticulously ratchets up tension. It explores the fragile veneer of civility when pushed to its breaking point, culminating in a visceral explosion of primal instinct and desperate defense. A truly challenging and unforgettable experience.
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