The Last House on the Left (2009)
A relentless night of chilling crime and bleak suspense unfolds, leaving an unforgettable, gritty impression.
When athletic teen Mari Collingwood opts to hang out with her friend Paige in town rather than spend an evening in with her parents vacationing at the family's remote lake house, it marks the beginning of a night no one is going to forget.
How intense is The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Last House on the Left feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulchilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Last House on the Left
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Is The Last House on the Left for you?
Is The Last House on the Left scary?
Yes, properly. The Last House on the Left is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Last House on the Left gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Last House on the Left sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Last House on the Left OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Last House on the Left have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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