Last House on the Left is a scary movie about two girls who get into big trouble with bad people. When the bad men hide at one girl’s house, her parents find out and get very angry. The movie is very intense and not for kids, but it shows how far parents will go to protect their family. Be careful—it’s super scary!
Last House on the Left
Runtime: 1 Hours 31 Minutes
Audience Rating: 5.1/10
Critics Rating: 6.5/10
Genre: Horror
Rating: R
Release Date: 30 August 1972
OTT Release Date: 2017-03-10
Original Language: English
Production House: The Night Co, Sean S. Cunningham Films and Lobster Enterprises
Distributor: Hallmark Releasing Corp., Vestron Video and MGM Home Entertainment
Page Last Updated On: 27 July 2025
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Movie Review: Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left is a horror movie that tells a very dark and scary story. It is a remake of a 1972 film with the same name. The movie is about two teenage girls who get kidnapped by a group of very bad people. The criminals hurt the girls, and later, the parents of one of the girls find out what happened. The parents then decide to take revenge in a very violent way.
The movie is full of scary and sad moments. It is not a happy film, and it can be very hard to watch because of the cruelty shown on screen. The bad guys in the movie are truly evil, and the things they do are very disturbing. The parents, especially the mother and father of one of the girls, change from normal, kind people into angry, revenge-seeking fighters. The movie shows how far people can go when they are filled with pain and rage.
One of the strongest parts of the movie is the acting. The actors who play the bad guys make them feel real and terrifying. The girls who play the victims also do a great job of making the audience feel their fear. The parents, especially the mother, show a lot of emotion, making their revenge feel both satisfying and heartbreaking at the same time.
The movie is very intense, with a lot of violence. There are scenes that are hard to forget because they are so brutal. The director does not shy away from showing the worst parts of the story, which makes the film feel very raw and real. Some people might find it too much to handle, especially if they do not like seeing blood or suffering in movies.
The story is simple but effective. It does not have many twists or surprises—just a straight path from horror to revenge. The first half is about the girls’ suffering, and the second half is about the parents fighting back. The revenge scenes are brutal, and some people might cheer for the parents, while others might feel sick watching what they do.
One problem with the movie is that it can feel too cruel at times. Some scenes are so harsh that they might make people uncomfortable instead of scared. The movie does not have much humor or light moments to balance the darkness, so it can feel very heavy from start to finish.
The setting of the movie is also important. Most of the story happens in or near a lonely house in the woods, which adds to the feeling of being trapped and helpless. The bad guys have nowhere to run when the parents start their revenge, and the house becomes a place of fear and then punishment.
The music and sound in the movie help make it even scarier. There are moments of silence that feel tense, and sudden loud noises that make the audience jump. The music is not cheerful or relaxing—it is dark and adds to the horror.
Last House on the Left is not a movie for everyone. It is very violent and sad, and it does not have a happy ending. People who like horror movies with a lot of blood and revenge might enjoy it, but those who prefer lighter or less brutal films should stay away. It is a movie that makes you think about how far someone would go for revenge and whether violence can ever really bring justice.
In the end, Last House on the Left is a well-made but very disturbing film. The acting is strong, the story is gripping, and the horror feels real. But it is also a movie that leaves you feeling upset rather than entertained. If you can handle extreme violence and a dark story, you might find it powerful. If not, it is better to watch something less intense.
Would I recommend it? Only to those who can handle very scary and brutal movies. For everyone else, there are much lighter horror films to enjoy.
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Sandra Peabody
as Mari Collingwood
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Lucy Grantham
as Phyllis Stone
(Actor)
David Hess
as Krug Stillo
(Original Music)
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F.J. Lincoln
as Fred 'Weasel' Podowski
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Jeramie Rain
as Sadie
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Marc Sheffler
as Junior Stillo
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Gaylord St. James
as Dr. John Collingwood
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Cynthia Carr
as Estelle Collingwood
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Ada Washington
as Ada
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Marshall Anker
as Sheriff
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Ray Edwards
as Postman
(Actor)
Sean S. Cunningham
(Producer)
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Katherine D'Amato
(Associate Producer)
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Steve Dwork
(Assistant Producer)
Steve Miner
(Assistant Producer)
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Steve Chapin
(Original Music)
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Victor Hurwitz
(Cinematographer)
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Susan E. Cunningham
(Costume Design)
Wes Craven
(Film Editing)
