Review of The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) by Alex R — 09 Dec 2012

This is one of those movies that blend the psychological horror elements and thriller elements to create something totally eerie and unforgettable. The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane is an effective film that relies on a well written script and great cast to create effective tension on-screen.

Directed with flair by Nicholas Gessner, this is a must see for fans of either genre. Jodie Foster is terrific in her performance and she's pretty intense and creepy as well. However the most chilling performance of all is that of Martin Sheen, who plays her neighbor and he is also a pedophile.

The film tends to rely more on the atmosphere to create its chills, and it does that very well. This is the perfect psychological horror thriller in terms of a well crafted story that will keep you interested from start to finish.

There's enough good things happening on-screen to keep the viewer interested and this is a film that you soon won't forget. Even when Jodie Foster was a teenager, she had the talent to deliver something special in her performances, and she does that in this picture.

To compliment the horror, director Gessner adds a touch of mystery and it leaves you guessing right up to the very end. Films like this are rare and it just goes to show that you're able to pull off so much with so little.

Don't pass up on this one; you'll be glad that you watched it. The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane is one of the best psychological horror films that I have seen. With a great story and effective performances, this is a film that is sure to appeal to genre fans.