Reaction & Review | The Last House On The Left

[@54GodzillaFan]

This was Wes Craven's first movie, and usually when you're making a film for the first time, especially if you also wrote it, there's going quite a few bumps in the road. Rest In Peace, Wes Craven.

[@54GodzillaFan]

What's the name of the porno?

[@retrogamer3434]

RIP Wes Craven

[@bobthebear1246]

retrogamer3434 R.I.P. Emer Prevost

[@StarLord-fy6yi]

Wes Craven actually perfected the problems in the remake I highly recommend the remake everything is fixed.

[@EmerPrevost]

No. I showed the blu ray case for the 1972 version. After looking at the cover of the 2009 version, they look nothing alike. So, how could you get them mixed up?

[@quinnquintillus2925]

Scream is awsome

[@EmerPrevost]

Let's get this out of the way before the dipshit brigade arrives. First. There we go. Enjoy the video, guys.

[@tangerinemisfit]

Can't mess with the classics. The remake was okay, but love the gritty realism of this one. Good review, Emer

[@fonziegoebel6114]

you should watch the 2008 remake, that one is actually very good

[@suezannebalduf8833]

The remake is amazing!

[@EmerPrevost]

No offense, but when I hear the phrase "really classy movie", I immediately think of phrases like "really pretentious bullshit" or "overrated Oscar bait". That's probably why I don't care.

[@EmerPrevost]

No, I shouldn't. But, please humor me. Please tell me why you think I should.

[@mariosonic07]

The remake is actually a continuation to the series. Army of Darkness 2 and Evil Dead 2 Remake is already in the works, with a 7th and final movie to bridge both stories together. AOD 2 will have Sam Raimi as the director, and Evil Dead 2 Remake will have the same director that made the new one.

[@dennisseverance6643]

The remake of this movie is SO much better, I'd highly recommend it.

[@kierenpeverley9097]

yeah the remake is great

[@LaLobita2011]

i think the thing with the cops is to relieve the tension felt in the torture scenes. yeah i do agree they are out of place

[@ell6122]

I don't know if its just me. But after hearing a review of this movie, it says that the 2 main characters are going to buy weed. Am I the only one who cannot sympathize with 2 drug users? Unless of course its a comedy

[@55bueller]

They're two teenage girls buying a little weed like most teens in the world have done.

[@elchirpo3016]

Scream is actually a good movie though🥶

[@faaamrb]

I thought the remake was scarier and better than original.. the acting was better and it felt more real.

[@JoshChecksOut]

I'm not sure if you have seen it already, but the short "Cutting Moments" was decent. Its only 20 minutes, so if you don't like it you can't say you wasted your time watching it.

[@unkomon]

Not just controversial in the US, also banned in some countries.There are also different edits that might have slightly more gore. The version I watched had partial disembowlment of the friend which might have a longer version or completely cut out of others.

[@EmerPrevost]

Pardon me, but what exactly is that supposed me mean?

[@cinemafan97.]

I think his taste in unpredictable. That's what makes him interesting.

[@moshomaniac1]

The Budget for this film was only 87,000. So yeah, they had almost nothing to work with money wise.

[@johntuttle2825]

I agree with you on this movie. I thought the remake of the last house on the left was better. The girl that was shot and raped, survives and makes it to her parents house. The criminals was equally stupid too. But the kid lives and help the girl and her parents exact revenge. Give these movies a second watch. My opinion. Thanks!

[@hollyfowl]

If the bluray is similar to the Anchor Bay DVD, the special features are really worth watching and adds to the film. Especially the ridiculously entertaining commentary track with actors Mark Sheffler, the late David Hess and (my personal favourite - may he rest in peace) Fred Lincoln. They are all giving it a pretty hard time for its inconsistencies and yet seems to recall it as an over all good experience.

[@spidertaz82]

What do you think of Robocop and what are your thoughts on the upcoming remake? Also, what do you think of Robocop vs. the Terminator comic book?

[@Jewbear1884]

Awwww! You took the fun out of it! *Sulks*

[@Jewbear1884]

Hey Emer (Sorry for the multiple comment schtick) have you seen that Friday the 13th remake that was made a couple years back? If you have, could you give me your opinion of it?

[@HackedUp4BBQ013]

This original Last House On The Left can't maintain a tone this is 1 of the only times I'd say the remake is better than the original

[@nonamerequired123]

Also if you think Krug and company are stupid in this, watch the remake. Oh my god all of the events in the remake are due to them doing something really really stupid early on.

[@Humboltgaming]

Emer, have you ever seen "The Masque of the Red Death"? It is an older film, but it stars Vincent Price and it is based on the literature of Edgar Allan Poe, so I think you would really enjoy it if you have not already seen it.

[@CloudsCoverTheSun]

What movies do you like which he hates and vice versa?

[@horroraddict001]

Agreed with you on the music and the scenes with the cops not fitting the tone. I had the exact same reaction to it when I first saw this, then when I saw it a couple more times I came out thinking it was average in terms of the story it wanted to tell. I actually did think the music worked better when taken on its own.

[@MrMarc315]

Please do R&R for I Spit On Your Grave 1&2

[@dashaunstazzola4060]

Emer in my opinion the remake is amazing and sam and bruce had something to do with it. Also it's almost all practical effects except 2 scenes, and it doesn't rehash the original.

[@EmerPrevost]

If I really had to pick a favorite "Saw" film, it would be the first one. The others are (for the most part) decent, but they aren't as strong as the first one.

[@ChaseRogers2115]

Exactly. I loved Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. But he depised it. It was shocking, But Its nice to see his input on movies I've seen already.

[@Dontmakemecomeover5]

I've never understood why people prefered this to I spit on your grave. Much darker and much more realistic and the lack of music really adds to it. Oh yeah and no slapstick cops for no reason.

[@WhiteShadow691]

this movie was actually wes craven's first movie,or one of his first

[@nonamerequired123]

I never understood this "there's no likeable characters" criticism. That always sounds like someone is grasping at straws when they say that one of the movies weakpoints is none of the characters are likeable. You don't need likeable characters to have a good movie(see Goodfellows and Casino) so I just don't get. You're deffinately not supposed to like Krug and company and I think that's part of the point with the parents.

[@bladerunerify]

Have you tried to do a reaction and review to Suicide Club ?

[@coreywalton618]

Ever seen Mullholland Drive?

[@Ratchetcomand]

I thought The Last House On The Left was overrated. I didn't think it was great as most people made out to be.

[@Katsimpourdas]

The 2009 remake was a million-stars ahead of this. It's a great film and you should give it a chance. Far, far better than the original.

[@theronstang]

Any plans to do a Puppet Master X: Axis Rising review? Since you've done the others.

[@EmerPrevost]

I usually do, yes.

[@mcrfan343]

Not even the new show?

[@elfo19noob]

Emer literally has just about the exact opposite taste that I do. If I love a movie I can expect him to hate it and vice versa. Very interesting to say the least.

[@shielabasile4859]

Enjoyable as always. :-) I surprised myself and got something off your wish list. Hope you don't hate it!

[@NaiTaiDai]

I'm convinced Wes had no idea how to do a rape revenge movie.

[@DoctorFetus]

Great review, I enjoyed the 2009 remake a lot more than this one. All the tension is there and it has a consistent tone.

[@711DAS]

have you seen Snow on tha bluff? it's like Menace 2 Society meets the Blair witch

[@MedIevalCyrax]

It would be cool to see you review silent films such as Faust,Nosferatu and Haxan.

[@sarahwilliamson8646]

there might be different things that happen in the remake that didn't in this one

[@KillerAyeaye]

You should do a review on the Gingerdead Man films. They were made by Full Moon, the same company that made the Puppet Master films.

[@RosseeBoy19]

hey there i enjoyed the review u doen but i wanted too address the issues u raised as far as PQ goes teh film was filmed on a very low quality camera so bad tht thhere was no way of restoring it to HD. as for teh soundtrack also has changed over time due to the footage being lost and wes craven had to go back and re do a lot of the music in it. its not a gd film but its interesting too see where WEs craven began

[@fattycakesandbunbuns9993]

You should do Megan is missing, I'd love to hear a reaction and review on that movie

[@maxfightmaster4052]

Good sir, you kick ass. I could not agree with you more. Thanks be to god that someone finally tore a steak out of this "sacred cow". Check out "John Dies at the End" and "The Bunny Game." I think you will be pleasantly surprised by both. John Dies at the End is on Netflix right now. The Bunny Game is never going to be widely released ever for reasons that will become apparent as soon as you watch the film. All the best Emer.

[@firefoxkari]

i ONCE beat him to it..... and he removed it 3 minutes later

[@EmerPrevost]

Yes, I did.

[@deformedstarfish]

You should do a R&R video for the remake of The Last House on the Left

[@EmerPrevost]

Yes, that one did come in. I really meant to send you a message letting you know. Sorry about that, man.

[@VinalG4ce]

On the contrary good sir, but I suppose he is expressing dismal towards the artistic formalities of surrealism which we find his comment as insignificant. Well played, old chap.

[@Sukuun]

It means please don't be another movie that sounds like it belongs to a genre you like yet fails to live up to the hype of its following.

[@DarthRushy]

How about a R&R on "the Lord of the Flies", a 1963 movie(excellent quality, btw) that is known as a cult classic?

[@ConnorJamming494]

in comparison to all the horror remakes that have come out in recent years the evil dead one isn't so bad but still no where near as good as the original

[@VENINBITCHESS]

You should try watching the remake of The Last House on The Left. It is so much better than the original in my opinion. I think you might enjoy it :)

[@TheHeavymetalman666]

R&R The Theater Bizzare!!!

[@TheElegantFart]

You should do a R&R on "Snowtown" its on Netflix and its one of the best movies ive ever seen.

[@Occulsed]

It means; "Please don't shit all over another "good movie"..."

[@9001Erwin]

Do you know the exploitation movie 'The New York Ripper' ? :D

[@DeepEye1994]

Can you do a R&R on "The Nutcracker in 3D"?

[@themaskermind]

Could u do an r and r for battle royale?

[@nikkijenkins3415]

the case did not look like the original. it look like the remake

[@eroupopper]

you should do a review the remake of Last house on the left. that was good. you should also do a review of Nightmare on elm street series. that will make it up for this wes craven movie.

[@XxRestlessGamerxX]

Hey Emer you should really check "Goodbye Uncle Sam" (1970) I don't want to say anything about it but its kinda just... weird!

[@ahonestwoman]

I did hear the remake was better though I wasn't interested in it...

[@jsanchez5360]

i'm scared

[@actnreact1321]

Yeah that's where you're very wrong dude the remake actually perfected the original and was the way the movie should have been I i fact don't really like the original at all

[@deformedstarfish]

Well, its way better than the original and the criminals aren't stupid like in this one. But, if you don't want to, it's cool.

[@gmodlightboomer2089]

emer i have no clue if the movie got to you man. i honistly did buy you a movie from your amazon wish list lol.....it was paper man i think. did it ever get to you? if not then i lost money lol

[@jadedaly1060]

Can u please do reaction and reviews for I spit on your grave trilogy

[@Sukuun]

@Emer

[@711DAS]

David Lynch is the shit

[@SlasheraX]

The music is typical from that period, time and place. Music serves many purposes in film. Its not just a soundtrack/musical score just for your ears to enjoy (or not). The quirkyness is a "settler" for the viewer, a bit like the calm before the storm type deal. Its serves many other purposes, too. The digital rework doesnt need to clean up the grain. The grain adds atmosphere, depth and "realism". For the record many new films filmed in HD using HD cameras end up getting a layer of grain added as it adds depth and feel to the overall tone. For example, the film "300" was grained up, filtered and coloured to add tone and depth. Some scenes demand grain and many directors know grain adds layers that digital cameras just cant produce like 16mm film could. Digital is just too clear for many Directors and post-production usually intervenes and 'corrects' things. The grain haters still see grain but are unaware of 99% of it due to its subtle use. Just for instance, "Predator" bluray has had such excessive use of DNR to "correct" it and make it look as good as possible has been saturated far too much in all areas. Arnie hates the way it makes him look all waxy n shiny as hell. That example right there is typical of what people think highly polished films should look like by adding numerous extra layers and cleaning it up and removing the grain in every shot. Predator just proves that digital can be overworked for bluray releases so the distributors for LHOTL kept things simple. Leaving the all important grain, which most films have anyway. Cleaning out grain 100% removes so many layers it bores the viewer. My guess is you expect a Blu-ray to be clean as hell only to be disappointed when you see this type of release keeping things real with grain and film cell errors still in place. Really, by now, you get the picture and understand what Craven wanted to create. A simple film with simple characters on a simple budget using simple fx and simple post-production techniques. By removimg the simplicity, you remove the films power. The characters (baddies) where technically correct. A bunch of jailbirds on the run so it didnt matter what they did. They wernt arsed about hiding clues etc. The weed backstory puts a virgin teen in her prime youth going out for fun with her mates and finally being able to let down her hair and have fun experimenting which millions of teens did back in the 70s. This is accurate for the film. How they stumble across the dealers is a film story plot line - a simple one. Theres no need for adventurous story telling here just a quick wrong turn and you're in deep shit. Really, you need to rewatch it with a fresh mind and understand why its a cult classic which many hail as Cravens best work. Yes, Scream sucked. Its just too cliched but thats done on purpose but last house is a gritty powerful revenge flick. No gimmicks.

[@NeuGristle87]

The Last House On The Left was alright. It's not good, but it's not dogshit either. The remake of it, on the other hand, is complete dogshit to me. It's gory, but it lacks substance. That's just me, though.

[@EmerPrevost]

What about it? Fantastic movie. Awesome sequels. Shitty looking remake. Are you requesting it for R&R? Are you trying to defend the remake? What?

[@Sukuun]

(Clicks on link) Please don't be another Eraserhead.....

[@jonathansefcik473]

Interesting how Emer didn't like this movie but likes I Spit On Your Grave, and Roger Ebert gave LHOTL 3 and a half stars but ISOYG 0 stars. I may have to check out the original ISOYG since I wasn't a huge fan of LHOTL

[@kingamoeboid3887]

I like both films. I think ISOYG is more disturbing than A Serbian Film. This film I admire. I like the lead (considering he made the score). I like the finale when everything is said and done. The bit with the blooded clothes seemed like the killers didn't want anyone to be a step closer to them. 13:57-14:05 That song was in The Hateful Eight (2015), considering Wes Craven walked out of the premiere of Reservoir Dogs.

[@NOCTURNALCURVES]

My favourite horror movie.

[@EmerPrevost]

No. Never. Nothing good has ever come from "My Little Pony". Ever.

[@Rocky305MS]

Scooby Doo lol

[@1d7g2]

emer a long time in 2007 i got it for 15$ at f.y.e and i watched than i was let down by the movie to man for me its ok but overrated as hell

[@ghostofapril1]

hey emer, dude! You gotta do a Bosnian film called "No Man's Land". You'll love it dude! I've been requesting it for a year now. I hope you read it and reply. Big fan. -Amar (Ghost of April Vocalist) ghostofapril (dot) com

[@SkodaCoversFitnessReviews]

Remake is much better picture quality

Easily the worst film of Wes's career...................he's pretty much disowned it (what a shock).

[@treyhuey9540]

I Know I Think That Girl Is Pretty Cute The Another Girl Who's With Two Guys She Look Pretty In The Movie Man.

[@BrunoMoreiraTorres]

Yay, another castration for Emer ;-)

[@SteeleyBoy1989]

Im sorry but you are way off, lets talk about the film and what it portrayes. This movie was about the 4 Maniacs and the sickening enjoyment of tortuosity they had towards 2 typical girls which then eventually are murdered and disposed of, The music is exactly up to par on the events that happened, if you dont understand why this music you thought sounds out of place then your not really understanding the depth of this feature, in all honesty you dont seem to understand that this film is a disturbing cult film, not a typical horror film of the father getting revenge, thats only about the last 23 minutes, You realize there not stupid, there just fucking crazy. The message displayed clearly at the end. The Star was Junior Lisso and the Antagonist was Krug, even after all said and done its a masscre and the parents become no different from the bastards who wronged them, become Animalistic. There is so much that you stated in your review, that it is clear that you need to rewatch, honestly its in my opinion this Disturbing cult film that you expected to be a revengeful horror is a film too deep for you, i assume you wondered why the fuck would you pickup some weirdo hitchhiker from the Texas Chainsaw Masscre as well, lmao

[@MrSonicgeno]

This was a pointless comment. He died before you decided to make this comment.

[@supoa9489]

mike steele LOTL is cult classic some of the film hasn't aged well

[@MareCat31]

still,its a cult film. also i saw watchmen and i don't know bout you but i wouldn't watch it again. doc manhatten (hahaha,when i look at the auto correct for that it says "antimatter") was a bit of a downer and the whole topic of the group and their issues was darker then i was hoping for. i was really rooting for Rorscharch until they cuaght him and he told his back story,i just couldn't side with him after that. I guess we all like different heros,and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@treyhuey9540]

I Really Never Like This Stinken Movie🎬 That Movie Is Inappropriate For To Me That I'm Not Gonna Enjoy😠

[@pblokister]

you didn't understand anything.