The Last House on the Left
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.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Horror, Drama
Story Snapshot
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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The Last House on the Left is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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