Straw Dogs VHS 1985 - CGC Home Video 8.0 and Seal A+, Slipcase, Vertical Overlap Seal, Rear Blue Fox Video Watermarks, Bottom ...

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Straw Dogs VHS 1985 - CGC Home Video 8.0 and Seal A+, Slipcase, Vertical Overlap Seal, Rear Blue Fox Video Watermarks, Bottom Blue Sticker Seal, CBS Fox Video. Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film Straw Dogs is a harrowing and controversial exploration of violence and human nature that had a provocative effect on fans. Starring Dustin Hoffman as a mild-mannered mathematician who becomes embroiled in a brutal confrontation with a group of hostile locals, the film pushed the boundaries of on-screen violence and morality. Its effect on fans was one of shock and intense debate, as they grappled with the film's disturbing themes and its challenging portrayal of human brutality. Straw Dogs remains a polarizing classic, celebrated for its unflinching examination of the dark side of human behavior and its lasting impact on discussions of violence in cinema.

Early copies of Straw Dogs are quite elusive. It was originally released on home video by Magnetic Video in 1980 before being released by CBS Fox Video in 1985. This copy comes in the 1985-dated slipcase with late production rear Fox Video watermarks that were not used until 1991. It has received a grade of 8.0 by CGC Home Video, with a Seal grade of A+.

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