The Last House on the Left
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Synopsis
On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.
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LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-05
Top Cast
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Sandra Peabody
Mari Collingwood (as Sandra Cassell)
Lucy Grantham
Phyllis Stone
David Hess
Krug Stillo (as David A. Hess)
Fred J. Lincoln
Fred 'Weasel' Padowski (as Fred Lincoln)
Jeramie Rain
Sadie
Marc Sheffler
Junior Stillo
Richard Towers
Dr. John Collingwood (as Gaylord St. James)
Cynthia Carr
Mrs. Estelle Collingwood
Ada Washington
Ada
Marshall Anker
Sheriff
Martin Kove
Deputy
Ray Edwards
Mail Man
Jonathan Craven
Boy with Balloon (uncredited)
Anthony J. Forcelli
Ice Cream Store Clerk (uncredited)
Steve Miner
Hippie Taunting Deputy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven
- Original Score
- David Hess
- Original Title
- The Last House on the Left
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $90K
- Production Studios
- Lobster Enterprises, Sean S. Cunningham Films, The Night Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
David Hess
Victor Hurwitz
Wes Craven
Sean S. Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
David Hess
Original Music Composer
Sean S. Cunningham
Producer
Wes Craven
Editor
Susan E. Cunningham
Costume Design
Victor Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Wes Craven
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Violence • Drug Consumption • Injury • Nudity
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last House on the Left
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What is The Last House on the Left about?
On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.
Who directed The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in The Last House on the Left?
The principal cast of The Last House on the Left includes Sandra Peabody, Lucy Grantham, David Hess, Fred J. Lincoln, Jeramie Rain.
When was The Last House on the Left released and how long is it?
The Last House on the Left was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last House on the Left?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last House on the Left was composed by David Hess.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).