The Last House on the Left
“If bad people hurt someone you love, how far would you go to hurt them back?”
Synopsis
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.
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30 Sec TrailerOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2014-09-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$17.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Iliadis
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Alleca, Carl Ellsworth
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- The Last House on the Left
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.7M
- Production Studios
- Rogue Pictures, Film Afrika, Sean S. Cunningham Films, The Night Co., Focus Features, Scion Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Iliadis
Adam Alleca, Carl Ellsworth, Wes Craven
John Murphy
Sharone Meir
Peter McNulty
Sean S. Cunningham, Marianne Maddalena, Wes Craven, Ray Haboush
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Iliadis
Director
Sean S. Cunningham
Producer
Jamison Scott Goei
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
Adam Alleca
Screenplay
Wes Craven
Producer
Carl Ellsworth
Screenplay
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Janie Bryant
Costume Design
Johnny Breedt
Production Design
Peter McNulty
Editor
Cecelia van Straaten
Production Design
Anthony Mo Marais
Stunt Coordinator
Sharone Meir
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last House on the Left about?
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.
Who directed The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left was directed by Dennis Iliadis.
Who stars in The Last House on the Left?
The principal cast of The Last House on the Left includes Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Sara Paxton, Garret Dillahunt, Aaron Paul.
When was The Last House on the Left released and how long is it?
The Last House on the Left was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last House on the Left?
The Last House on the Left had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $32.7M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
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 John Murphy.
Is The Last House on the Left based on a book or true story?
The Last House on the Left is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Wes Craven".
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: R 18+; CA: 18A; 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.).