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The Premise
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.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Exploitation, Revenge, The Last House on the Left taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of concert, rape, birthday continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
- If you survived The Last House on the Left, you should read about The Untold Story.
- If you survived The Last House on the Left, you should read about The Grapes of Death.
- If you survived The Last House on the Left, you should read about Mark of the Devil.