Wes Craven's The Last House On The Left occasionally plays like the longest, grisliest drug-scare film ever made.
80
Time Out
Time Out
This sub-$100,000 exploitation movie fused the sleazy intensity of the grindhouse with the piercing intelligence of an art film, and remains a brutal but rewarding experience.
75
Slant MagazineEd Gonzalez
Slant MagazineEd Gonzalez
It’s the ultimate Vietnam allegory, except there’s no room for peace here, just war.
75
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
An ugly, disturbing, passionately conceived cult favorite, Last House on the Left is much more complex (albeit crudely made) than its controversial reputation would suggest.
63
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Ruthless, poundingly violent horror film, directed by Wes Craven. It isn't artistically adroit, but if success in this genre is counted by squirms, it's a success.
60
Empire
Empire
Sartorially dated certainly, but still powerful, disturbing and raw.