Straw Dogs

"Straw Dogs" is a tense psychological thriller centered on David Sumner, a gentle American academic who moves with his wife Amy to her rural English hometown in Cornwall for a quieter life. However, the couple soon faces hostility from local men, notably Amy's former boyfriend Charlie. Tensions flare dramatically after Amy is sexually assaulted by some of the villagers, prompting David to unleash an intense and violent defense to protect his wife and claim his own survival. This film explores themes of aggression, masculinity, and social conflict.

Trivia:
1. The film's village scenes were shot in the real Cornwall countryside, using local villagers as extras to lend authenticity to the tense atmosphere.
2. Director Sam Peckinpah was initially drawn to the project because of its exploration of masculine violence, a recurring theme in his work, and he deliberately portrayed the escalating violence with unflinching realism.
3. Dustin Hoffman, who played David, performed many of his own stunts during the violent confrontations, which added to the film's intense and immersive experience.

Main Cast of Straw Dogs

Crew of Straw Dogs