If someone hurt someone you love, how far would you go to get revenge?|Mar. 13, 2009|USA|110 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;Horror;Thriller
Description: The Last House on the Left is a 2009 horror-thriller film directed by Dennis Iliadis, with a screenplay by Carl Ellsworth and Adam Alleca. It serves as a remake of the 1972 film of the same name. The story follows Mari Collingwood’s parents as they seek revenge against a group of strangers led by a man named Krug, who take refuge in their home during a storm. The film features a cast including Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Garret Dillahunt, Spencer Treat Clark, Martha MacIsaac, and Sara Paxton.
The rights to the film were secured by Rogue Pictures in 2006, and it marked the first production under Wes Craven’s Midnight Pictures studio. Craven, the director of the original film, was eager to see how a larger budget could enhance the story, as financial constraints had previously limited his creative vision. Initially, the script included supernatural elements, which were later removed, prompting Ellsworth to rewrite it. Director Iliadis aimed to avoid excessive graphic content, steering clear of the “torture porn” genre.
Upon its release on March 13, 2009, by Universal Pictures, the film received mixed reviews, with critics noting it fell short of the original. Despite this, it grossed approximately $46 million against a $15 million budget. Both Craven and Iliadis emphasized that the film explores how ordinary families can be driven to extreme actions when pushed beyond their limits.
Cast director: Dennis Iliadis
Cast actor: Sara Paxton, Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Garret Dillahunt, Spencer Treat Clark, Aaron Paul, Riki Lindhome, Martha MacIsaac, Joshua Cox, Michael Bowen
Original name: The Last House on the Left