The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009)

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Episode Synopsis

This week the Hack or Slash team compares Wes Craven's directorial debut, The Last House on the Left (1972), to its 2009 remake. The group examines the historical context of the original, assesses the nuances of the rape-revenge genre, questions the logistics of oral castration, and critiques chainsaw technique in horror films. This episode contains spoilers.

Movie Details

1972 IMDB

2009 IMDB

Title: "The Last House on the Left"

Run time: 1h 24m (1972), 1h 50m (2009)

Release Date: August 30, 1972, March 13, 2009 (USA)

Mentioned in the Episode

Episode 064: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984 vs 2010)

Episode 024: Scream (1996)

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Manson Family

People v. Anderson

1972 California Proposition 17

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