Definitions

1. proper noun

the surname of American film director Sam Peckinpah, known for his graphic and often violent action films

“His style of filmmaking, exemplified in ‘The Wild Bunch’, was quintessential Peckinpah.”

2. noun

a style of filmmaking characterized by graphic violence and a bleak, pessimistic view of the human condition

“The film’s depiction of war was pure Peckinpah, with bodies piling up on screen.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Sam Peckinpah’s style of filmmaking

“The film was a classic example of Peckinpah’s gritty, realistic approach to action movies.”