Straw Dogs

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Maksim S Nov 1 Sam Peckinpah’s Straw Dogs is a masterclass in tension, dread, and cinematic craft. While often remembered for its controversial sexual violence, it is far more compelling when appreciated as artful filmmaking — a meticulously structured study in suspense and human extremity. Peckinpah’s signature use of slow-motion sequences, pacing, and framing builds a relentless sense of unease that culminates in an epic, unforgettable climax, one of the most powerful in modern cinema. Viewed through the lens of half a century, the film’s true brilliance lies not in its shock value, but in the atmosphere of dread and psychological intensity that Peckinpah creates. Every shot, every pause, every crescendo is calculated to immerse the audience in the escalating tension. This is cinema that demands attention, a work for adults willing to confront discomfort for the sake of art. Simply put, Straw Dogs is essential viewing, a provocative, stylized, and unforgettable achievement in suspenseful storytelling. See more useyour I Aug 19 “Straw Dogs” is ugly, disturbing, and hard to take in, just like a story of this nature should be. It’s also hard to turn away from thanks to Peckinpah’s direction, John Coquillon’s fiercely hypnotic cinematography, and great performances. See more rex w Jul 27 I saw this 50 years ago. I gave it another chance today. It still makes absolutely no sense. See more Ava S Jun 29 Straw Dogs is an iconic piece of revenge cinema, with its interesting take on masculinity and violence, though its jumbled moral commentary ultimately feels like a cop out. See more Dani G Jun 7 Typical thriller of early 70's. Same aesthetics as many others visually, in sound, the plot, the acting, the editing... See more Alec B 02/28/2024 Too downbeat to be "fascist" (sorry Pauline) but it does still effectively make the audience extremely uncomfortable. This is why people feel the need to attack it. See more Read all reviews

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