Last House on the Left with Wes Craven: DVD Cover

    Last House on the Left Director: Wes Craven

    DVD - Wide Screen / Pan & Scan

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    • DVD Release Date: 08/27/2002
    • Original Release: 1972
    • Rating: Not Rated
     
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    Features

    Closed Caption; Introduction by Wes Craven; Audio commentary by the director and producer; Featurette; Outtakes & dailies; Forbidden footage; Original theatrical trailer; English: Mono; English, French & Spanish language subtitles

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 -- Widescreen
    1. Main Title/Woman [7:10]
    2. Escaped Convicts [4:32]
    3. Kidnap & Cake [7:44]
    4. Wild Ride [5:07]
    5. Close to Home [7:00]
    6. Run for It! [5:32]
    7. Nowhere to Go [5:02]
    8. Lost Innocence [8:35]
    9. Chickens [4:06]
    10. House Guests [5:39]
    11. Discovery [4:19]
    12. Guilty [1:22]
    13. Booby Traps [8:07]
    14. Gone Crazy [4:13]
    15. For Mari [4:11]
    16. End Credits [1:36]
    Side #2 -- Standard
    1. Main Titles/Woman
    2. Escaped Convicts
    3. Kidnap & Cake
    4. Wild Ride
    5. Close to Home
    6. Run for It!
    7. Nowhere to Go
    8. Lost Innocence
    9. Chickens
    10. House Guests
    11. Discovery
    12. Guilty
    13. Booby Traps
    14. Gone Crazy
    15. For Mari
    16. End Credits

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    Editorial Reviews

    Before he was known for the Scream trilogy and the Nightmare on Elm Street series, writer-director Wes Craven made a bloody imprint with his directorial debut, Last House on the Left (1972). A no-budget, exploitation update of Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring, the story concerns the brutalization of two teenage girls (Sandra Cassel and Lucy Grantham) by a quartet of on-the-lam murderers, and the inevitable revenge exacted by one set of parents. While heavy on gore, the film distinguishes itself from other drive-in transgressions by intelligently investigating its characters' psychology. A clear social line is drawn between the wealthy parents, who live in the country, and the crazed killers from the city -- a "family" that brings to mind a bargain-basement version of Charlie Manson's clan. But when evil bloodlust meets familial revenge, the characters emerge as merely people, all capable of the same remorse, viciousness, and ability to bleed red. Relentlessly pushing the envelope of depravity, Last House both outraged censors and delighted midnight movie fans upon its release (a scene in which a victim is forced to urinate on herself, for instance, is particularly disquieting). The notorious trailer only cemented cult appeal by cautioning audiences to keep reminding themselves, "It's only a movie." But because of volatile audience reaction, for years only butchered versions of the film were available for consumption. This 30th anniversary DVD features the complete, original cut in all its raunchy glory. It's a welcome arrival of an unforgettable classic that has lost none of its power to shock. Tony Nigro, Barnes & Noble

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    Last House on the Leftby Anonymous

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    April 18, 2006: I saw this movie shortly after it was released in 1972. I still gives me nightmares! I have owned a few houses but still would NEVER buy one that was the last house on the left.I have not been able to watch a horror movie since.

    Last House on the Leftby Anonymous

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    July 15, 2001: The Last House On the Left is a rather shocking film displaying the pure heartlessness and evil of society and our culture. It is very graphic, but powerfully realistic. It scared me and I would reccommend it to anybody looking for a good scare. Overall...I thought it was Wes Craven at his best!


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