The Last House on the Left

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release date August 30 1972
studio MGM
director Wes Craven
writer Wes Craven
starring Sandra Cassel, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln, Jeramie Rain
tagline To avoid fainting, keep repeating
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

A gang of rapists and murderers unknowingly seeks refuge with the parents of one of their victims.

Official Review

The minute I read that House of a 1000 Corpses creator Rob Zombie wanted to make his film in the style of classic ’70s horror hits, I had two movies jump into my head: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Last House on the Left. Due to the press surrounding the 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw was the more (in)famous in that it spawned three sequels and a remake. But if either of the two films deserved the public outcries and controversy of senseless violence, Wes Craven’s Last House on the Left would have the countless sequels and a remake. This classic is lost to all but the most die-hard horror fans, and maybe it is better off that way. I’m not sure this type of film should become famous. …Read More

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Official Score: 4 / 5