I initially had no interest in seeing this 2009 remake of the 1972 film "Last House on the Left," which centers around the rape/murder of two girls and the subsequent wrath from one of the girls’ parents (loosely inspired by Ingmar Bergman's "The Virgin Spring" from 1960). My reasoning? The original movie just seemed so foolish. While many consider it disturbing because of its awful, sadistic villains and the violenc…

This is a decent suspense film blending thriller and horror elements, featuring solid work from Sara Paxton, Aaron Paul, Garret Dillahunt, and Tony Goldwyn. While I wouldn't describe it as purely enjoyable—the SA scene was difficult to watch—it was satisfying to witness the characters facing consequences for their actions. Since I’m unfamiliar with Wes Craven’s earlier version from 1972, I can’t comment on how this o…

Lake Ends In The Road. The Last House on the Left comes from director Dennis Iliadis and features a screenplay by Adam Alleca and Carl Ellsworth, based on a story by Wes Craven, who serves as co-producer. This is a reimagining of Craven’s 1972 film with the same title—a movie itself influenced by Ingmar Bergman’s The Virgin Spring—and it includes performances from Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter, Garret Dillahunt, Sar…