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The Last House on the Left

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1972 | 84 min | Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 329K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wes Craven

  • Sandra PeabodyMari Collingwood
  • Lucy GranthamPhyllis Stone
  • David HessKrug Stillo
  • Fred J. LincolnFred 'Weasel' Padowski
  • Jeramie RainSadie
  • Marc ShefflerJunior Stillo
  • Richard TowersDr. John Collingwood
  • Cynthia CarrMrs. Estelle Collingwood
  • Ada WashingtonAda
  • Marshall AnkerSheriff