The Last House on the Left
Director: Wes Craven
Actors: Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess
PlotTwo teenage girls, Mari Collingwood and her friend Phyllis Stone, head into the city to celebrate Mari's 17th birthday by attending a concert. While attempting to buy marijuana before the concert, they encounter a gang of escaped convicts led by the sadistic Krug Stillo. The gang kidnaps the girls with the intention of taking them to their hideout. As they transport the girls to a remote area in the woods, the situation takes a horrific turn. The gang subjects Mari and Phyllis to brutal acts of violence and humiliation.
Unbeknownst to the gang, they eventually seek refuge in the nearby home of Mari's unsuspecting parents, John and Estelle Collingwood. When the couple realizes the true nature of their visitors and discovers their daughter's fate, they concoct a desperate plan to exact revenge. The climax spirals into a nightmarish confrontation, leaving the secluded household transformed into a battleground. This intense series of events underscores themes of vengeance and survival, creating a chilling narrative that raises questions about the boundaries of human morality.
Writers: Wes Craven, Ulla Isaksson
Release Date: 30 Aug 1972
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Though not Craven's best, The Last House on the Left is a landmark in horror; Arrow Video's release excels in A/V quality and extensive extras, making it essential for fans.
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The Last House on the Left is a disturbing 1970s cult classic, notable for its graphic violence and significant historical context, but could use a restoration.
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