Review of The Last House on the Left (1972) by Justin A — 21 Dec 2014
What can I say about this disturbing 1972 debut from director Wes Craven who has gone on to direct many hits.
Banned for many years from cinematic and home video release (I can understand why).
Basically two teenage girls are kidnapped by a gang of disturbed fugitives on the run in New York state, US.
They are humiliated, raped and murdered.
All this occurs next to their house conveniently?
When the parents find out and take in the gang for the night after their car breaks down they have some 'revenge' tricks in store.
Intensely gruesome in parts. The film shows its age in terms of budget, quality of print and wooden acting in parts.
The music score is appalling and resembles a Benny Hill comedy show in parts despite what you have just viewed.
I only watched out of curiosity at the banned until 2008 in the UK history and the Wes Craven debut.
You can see the Wes Craven stamp on the film in his future film career.
This review of The Last House on the Left (1972) was written by Justin A on 21 Dec 2014.
The Last House on the Left has generally received mixed reviews.
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