Review of The Last House on the Left (1972) by Melissa J — 12 Apr 2009
An utterly deplorable exploitation piece that you can't turn away from, Wes Craven's first effort is indicative of things to come for him and one of the most talked about films of the 1970's.
Stealing a page from Bergman's The Virgin Spring, Last House on the Left attempts to modernize that story for our troubled times. Great performances from everyone, especially Hess, and a verite-style film technique heightens the sense of realism in this film and really makes the viewer cringe at times.
A shining example of 70's exploitation and interesting as Craven's debut effort, Last House on the Left deserves a watch from any true horror fan.
This review of The Last House on the Left (1972) was written by Melissa J on 12 Apr 2009.
The Last House on the Left has generally received mixed reviews.
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