---
title: "The Last House on the Left"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-house-on-the-left-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15516
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Last House on the Left (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-house-on-the-left-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Last House on the Left is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Horror, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Lobster Enterprises, Sean S. Cunningham Films, The Night Co.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A birthday trip to a rock concert takes a terrifying turn for two young friends."

### Why Watch
- Features a tense encounter with dangerous criminals.
- Explores a harrowing journey gone wrong.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves vicious characters and sadistic actions.
- Features a disturbing premise.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror and crime themes involving vicious crooks.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, dark, suspenseful, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wes Craven
- **Networks / Studios**: Lobster Enterprises, Sean S. Cunningham Films, The Night Co.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sandra Peabody** as *Mari Collingwood (as Sandra Cassell)*
- **Lucy Grantham** as *Phyllis Stone*
- **David Hess** as *Krug Stillo*
- **Fred J. Lincoln** as *Fred 'Weasel' Padowski*
- **Jeramie Rain** as *Sadie*
- **Marc Sheffler** as *Junior Stillo*
- **Richard Towers** as *Dr. John Collingwood*
- **Cynthia Carr** as *Mrs. Estelle Collingwood*
- **Ada Washington** as *Ada*
- **Marshall Anker** as *Sheriff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Last House on the Left released?
The film was released on 08/30/1972 in the US.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under horror and crime.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: Who heads up the group of crooks in the film?
The group of vicious crooks is headed up by the sadistic Krug.

### Q: What event are Mari and Phyllis trying to attend?
They set off from the family home to attend a rock concert in the city.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last House on the Left — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15516)
- [The Last House on the Left (1972) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/68072-the-last-house-on-the-left)
- [The Last House on the Left (1972) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/fi/elokuva/1757-posledni-dum-nalevo/yleista/)
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