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The Last House on the Left

1972·Movie
1h 24min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic685.8Rotten Tomatoes67%50%
IMDb5.8Metacritic685.8Rotten Tomatoes67%50%

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The Last House on the Left fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy3
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

To avoid fainting keep repeating, it's only a movie... Only a movie... Only a movie...

On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.
Exploitation HorrorRevengeGruesomeDisturbingViolentGrittyLow BudgetCynicalCult Film

Crew

Directed by:
Wes Craven, Yvonne Hannemann
Written by:
Wes Craven
Produced by:
Steve Miner, Sean S. Cunningham, Katherine D'Amato
Composed by:
David Hess, Gary Leibman, Jim Hubbard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Last House on the Left

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last House on the Left legally?

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The Last House on the Left is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last House on the Left worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last House on the Left rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Last House on the Left?

1 h 24 min

The Last House on the Left runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last House on the Left?

Critics68
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Last House on the Left higher (68) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Last House on the Left in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last House on the Left?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last House on the Left in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last House on the Left use?

Would Hit a GirlWould Hit a GirlFan DisserviceHeel RealizationHeel RealizationArt Imitates ArtMama BearMama BearSoundtrack DissonanceStereo FibbingCalling the Old Man OutRoaring Rampage of Revengeand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for The Last House on the Left, including Would Hit a Girl, Would Hit a Girl, Fan Disservice.