The Last House on the Left (1972)

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The Last House on the Left (1972) poster

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.

Director: Wes Craven
Genre: Horror, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Hess
Cinematography: Victor Hurwitz
Editing: Wes Craven
Production: Lobster Enterprises, Sean S. Cunningham Films, The Night Co.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $90,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger

Keywords

concert, rape, birthday, loss of loved one, gun, kidnapping, revenge, marijuana, slasher, brutal death, pond, rape and revenge, video nasty

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last House on the Left about?
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.
Who directed The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left stars Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler.
How long is The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left is a Horror, Crime film.
What is the budget of The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left had a budget of $90,000.
Where was The Last House on the Left produced?
The Last House on the Left was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Last House on the Left?
The themes of The Last House on the Left include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger.