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The Last House on the Left
🎬 Movie

The Last House on the Left

1972 · 84 min Horror Crime
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Wes Craven

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Sandra Peabody

Sandra Peabody

Mari Collingwood (as Sandra Cassell)

Lucy Grantham

Lucy Grantham

Phyllis Stone

David Hess

David Hess

Krug Stillo

Fred J. Lincoln

Fred J. Lincoln

Fred 'Weasel' Padowski

Jeramie Rain

Jeramie Rain

Sadie

Marc Sheffler

Marc Sheffler

Junior Stillo

Richard Towers

Richard Towers

Dr. John Collingwood

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Cynthia Carr

Mrs. Estelle Collingwood

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Ada Washington

Ada

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Marshall Anker

Sheriff

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