Review of The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) by Grant F — 11 Feb 2009
This overlooked gem of a psychological thriller features an excellent performance from a 14-year old Jodie Foster and a fantastically creepy turn from Martin Sheen as a paedophile. The scenes they share together are superbly acted and really crank up the tension and discomfort (the hamster torturing scene is particularly unpleasant).
The film is a bit of a slow burner with very little in the way of action or gore, but the tense atmosphere really drew me in as more and more was revealed about what was going on in the house and what had gone on in the past.
This review of The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) was written by Grant F on 11 Feb 2009.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane has generally received positive reviews.
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