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Rabid Dogs
After a bank job goes badly wrong, three desperate criminals take a young woman and a father and child hostage - it's the beginning of a frantic and violent road trip that not all of them will survive.
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Plot Summary
A group of criminals, led by the charismatic but ruthless "Le Professeur," execute a daring bank heist. However, their escape plan quickly unravels, forcing them to take a young woman hostage and embark on a desperate, violent flight from the law. As the situation escalates, the lines between predator and prey begin to blur, and the characters confront their own moral boundaries.
Critical Reception
Rabid Dogs received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its intense atmosphere and performances, others found its plot predictable and its violence gratuitous. The film was noted for its attempt to create a gritty, suspenseful crime thriller but was often criticized for failing to fully deliver on its promise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective suspense.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and excessive violence.
Performances, particularly by the lead actors, were often highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1974 unreleased film of the same name by Mario Bava, which was famously unfinished due to legal and financial issues.
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