The Last House on the Left (1972): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Last House on the Left is a 1972 horror thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham and David Hess. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $135 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last House on the Left About?
The premise of The Last House on the Left without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a lakeside vacation, Mari and a friend encounter a violent escaped convict and his accomplices, leading to a terrifying fight for survival. She manages to escape and finds temporary safety with her parents, unaware that the same dangerous men have followed her and are now hiding in their home. A brutal confrontation and reckoning ensues, testing the limits of morality and revenge.
The Last House on the Left Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- shocksploitation
- sexual humiliation
- girl in jeopardy
- sadistic murderer
- female victim
- sadistic violence
- grindhouse film
- revenge murder
- sadistic man
- forced into lesbian sex
- forced lesbianism
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- 17 year old girl
- controversial film
- rape and revenge
- revenge killing
- killing spree
- revenge killing spree
- serial killer
- female star appears nude
- revenge
- misogynist
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- sexual violence
- maniac
- payback
- sexual cruelty
- female nudity
- cult film
- video nasty
- female frontal nudity
- convicted pedophile
- pedophile
- depravity
- sex maniac
- rampage
- evil woman
- gang of criminals
- gang leader
- thug
- new york city
- new york
- connecticut
- slashed to death
- murder spree
- low budget film
- slaughter
- woman smokes a cigar
- predatory criminal
The Last House on the Left Cast
Sandra Peabody leads the cast, with Lucy Grantham and David Hess. Directed by Wes Craven; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Craven
Also Starring in The Last House on the Left
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The Last House on the Left Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last House on the Left 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.0
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The Last House on the Left Plot Summary
What happens in The Last House on the Left from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mari Collingwood, portrayed by Sandra Peabody, has plans to celebrate her 17th birthday by heading to a rock concert in New York City with her close friend, Lucy Grantham, who plays Phyllis Stone. Despite expressing their doubts about the band Bloodlust and the implications of Mari’s friendship with Phyllis, her parents still allow her to go, gifting her a beautiful peace symbol necklace before she departs.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last House on the Left, scene by scene
The Last House on the Left Box Office
The Last House on the Left grossed $135 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$135
- International
- $135
The Last House on the Left Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 4 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer The Last House on the Left (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Trailer The Last House on the Left ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer #2
- Trailer The Last House on the Left ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer #1
- Featurette Darren Bousman on THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT
How Well Do You Know The Last House on the Left?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Mari Collingwood preparing to celebrate when the film begins?
Cars in The Last House on the Left
6 cars on screen, including the 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1971 Dodge Coronet Crestwood.
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1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1971 Dodge Coronet Crestwood Minor role -
1966 Dodge Dart Minor role -
1971 Ford Custom Minor role
The Last House on the Left Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Aniversário Macabro” and “La dernière maison sur la gauche”.
- Also known as
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- Aniversário Macabro
- La dernière maison sur la gauche
- Wes Craven's The Last House on the Left
- 杀人不分左右
- Mondo brutale
- 왼편 마지막 집
- Krug and Company
- La última casa a la izquierda
- A Última Casa à Esquerda
- Sex Crime of the Century
- Night of Vengeance
- Krug & Co.
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- The Men's Room
- Kanlı Tecavüz
- Soldaki Son Ev
- L'ultima casa a sinistra
- Последний дом слева
- Das letzte Haus links
- 魔屋
- הבית האחרון משמאל
- Βιασμός στο Τελευταίο Σπίτι Αριστερά
- Ostatni dom po lewej
- Останній будинок ліворуч
- Az utolsó ház balra
- 鮮血の美学
- L’última casa de l’esquerra
- Rædselsnatten
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The Last House on the Left FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Last House on the Left, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Last House on the Left released?
The Last House on the Left was released on August 30, 1972.
Who directed The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left stars Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham and David Hess, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Last House on the Left make at the box office?
The Last House on the Left grossed $135 worldwide.
How is The Last House on the Left rated?
The Last House on the Left has 5.9/10 on IMDb and 68 on Metacritic.
Does The Last House on the Left have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last House on the Left has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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