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If... Dog... Rabbit
Johnnie Cooper served time for an armed robbery that also his father and brother participated in. When he's released from jail he's determined to live a normal life and gets work at a gas station. But soon his brother pays a visit.
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Plot Summary
A disturbed young man, fueled by a combination of psychosis and a fascination with his gun collection, embarks on a violent spree. He becomes increasingly unhinged after a string of traumatic events, culminating in a desperate attempt to escape his own destructive path.
Critical Reception
If... Dog... Rabbit received a mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging its raw intensity and disturbing subject matter but questioning its narrative coherence and gratuitous violence. Audience reception was similarly divided, polarizing viewers with its bleak portrayal of violence and mental instability.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and committed performances.
Criticized for its bleak and often nihilistic portrayal of violence.
Some found the narrative difficult to follow, while others appreciated its raw, unvarnished look at a disturbed mind.
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Fun Fact
The film's title is derived from a line spoken by the main character, referencing a bizarre childhood memory.
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