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1 November 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
In every neighborhood there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.Plot:
Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children and can't escape. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(15 articles)
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Fun, creepy, and exciting! more (118 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Brandon Quintin Adams | ... | Poindexter 'Fool' Williams (as Brandon Adams) | |
| Everett McGill | ... | Man / Dad / Eldon Robeson | |
| Wendy Robie | ... | Woman; Mom | |
| A.J. Langer | ... | Alice | |
| Ving Rhames | ... | Leroy | |
| Sean Whalen | ... | Roach | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Grandpa Booker | |
| Kelly Jo Minter | ... | Ruby Williams | |
| Jeremy Roberts | ... | Spenser | |
| Conni Marie Brazelton | ... | Mary | |
| Joshua Cox | ... | Young cop | |
| John Hostetter | ... | Veteran cop | |
| John Mahon | ... | Police sergeant | |
| Teresa Velarde | ... | Social worker | |
| George R. Parker | ... | Attic Cop |
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Rated R for terror/violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
102 min | Germany:99 min (cut version)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1993) | UK:15 (video re-rating) (2002) | UK:18 (original rating) | UK:18 (video rating) (1992) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-18 (uncut) (1992) (2002) | Germany:16 (cut) | Germany:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Norway:18 (video premiere) (1992) (uncut) | Norway:(Banned) (1991-2003) (cinema release)Fun Stuff
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Wes Craven chose Wendy Robie and Everett McGill to play the parts of Mommy and Daddy after seeing them play husband and wife on the TV series, "Twin Peaks" (1990). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When one of the people from under the stairs bursts through the wall, trying to attack Mommy, the hole it makes in the wall has wood splinters hanging all around it, yet in the next shot it is completely free of any splinters and looks much neater. moreSoundtrack:
LULLABY FOR A LITTLE TREE moreFAQ
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Now Wes Craven may not talk about this one too much, but you know what? I bet he's more proud of this film than most of his films. You know why? He went back to his original roots of storytelling as such how he made "Last House On The Left". The film is an exploitation film, but you would never guess it by the stylish way he fits it into the urban setting, and the wretched display of the villains. You know what? This film tops the last few films he's ever done. I think so, because he uses the old school style of scares, and yes, this film delivers some real moments. It has a very light sense of adventure and humor, but it's all for not without the scares. What would you do if you were a 13 year old boy, tapped in a big, strange house, which is a death trap for all burglars and juveniles? Not only that, but the owners who live their are not only your landlords, but also total psychotics! Well, with a few paths within the house, walkways in the walls, and trap doors in the oven and heater, you might have a chance at living. Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Wendie Robie, and Everett McGill are great, and work well together. I hope Universal releases a special edition DVD of this one soon. We need it.