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The horror that almost didn't happen — Wes Craven's nightmare origin story.
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It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002)

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Overview

Documentary

Produced for the 30th anniversary of the film's theatrical release, this documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film about brutal murder and even more brutal revenge that has become one of the classics of the modern horror genre. Includes interviews with the cast and crew, including director Wes Craven, who relates some of the difficulties he had getting the film finished and released.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

David Hess somehow charming despite playing a monster.

Production

Shot in 17 days with almost no money — pure chaos.

Best for:Solo: For horror history nerds who want the real dirt.·Rewatch: Watch after Last House — context hits different.
Heads up:Violence: Discusses graphic 1972 horror scenes in detail.
ReleasedAug 27, 2002
Runtime29m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Self

Sean S. Cunningham

Sean S. Cunningham

Self

Sandra Peabody

Sandra Peabody

Self - Mari Collingwood (archive footage) (uncredited)

Lucy Grantham

Lucy Grantham

Self

David Hess

David Hess

Self

Fred J. Lincoln

Fred J. Lincoln

Self (as Fred Lincoln)

Marc Sheffler

Marc Sheffler

Self

Jeramie Rain

Jeramie Rain

Self - Sadie (archive footage) (uncredited)

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Craven kept the original camera he used to shoot Last House in his office until his death.

Insight

The documentary reveals the infamous 'eyeball scene' was almost cut by the lab for being too realistic — they thought it was actual snuff footage.

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