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UNITED STATES · 1972

The Last House on the Left

Wes Craven
New Hollywood home invasion revenge sexual violence crime survival
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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.

Year1972
CountryUnited States
DirectorWes Craven
MovementNew Hollywood
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