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Post by RumbleWolf4 on Feb 6, 2004 19:30:29 GMT -5
I'm a big Wes Craven fan and I was thinkin about checkin out his first flick, Last house on the Left. But I've heard nothing but bad things about it! Is it really that bad? - El Lobo  *This is my 200th post!!* |
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Post by pogotheklown on Feb 6, 2004 22:25:40 GMT -5
Where have you heard all the bad things about it?
For me, although it's been years since I've seen it. I thought it was pretty cool. It's a messed up movie indeed and you should give it a try....it wouldn't hurt ;D
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Post by Enchanted on Feb 7, 2004 10:28:26 GMT -5
Yeah, I hear what your saying Rumble. I know a lot of people that absolutely hated the movie. At the moment I'm on the fence when it comes to this film. For some reason everytime I watch it my opinion of it changes. Sometimes I think it's a terrible movie and at other times I think it's a masterpiece. One thing's for sure, it is a highly disturbing film. I don't know if you've seen Ruggero Deodata's 1980 film The House on the Edge of the Park (also starring David Hess); the two films are very similar. Chances are if you like one you'll like the other, and if you hate one then it's a pretty sure bet that you'll hate the other. One thing to be aware of is that about 98% of the copies of Last House floating around are cut versions; if you do decide to give the film a look, do yourself a favour and pick up the uncut version. Here are two reviews of Last House that may be worth reading if you would like to know what to expect before seeing the film - it really is NOTHING like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Scream. And I really do mean NOTHING. www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s575house.htmlhorrordvds.com/reviews/a-m/lhotl/ |
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Post by ChalkLine on Feb 7, 2004 11:57:02 GMT -5
Well I'd have to disagree. I saw this film several times (I have the uncut DVD) and I still can't find anything possitive to say about it. The subject matter has nothing to do with. It just seems that Wes Craven concentrated too hard on the shock value that it took away from the story...not to mention the bad acting and that HORRID score.
But watch it anyway, RumbleWolf...only you can decide for yourself and yes, get the uncut version.
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Post by RumbleWolf4 on Feb 7, 2004 22:16:19 GMT -5
Ah well thank you all for your opinions ;D I think Ill rent it first before I consider buying it. Thanx again!
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Post by freddyzchic19 on Feb 9, 2004 15:34:25 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]I liked this movie. I thought it was cool. It isn't the best movie ever, but it is worth watching.[/glow]
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Post by Enchanted on Feb 13, 2004 16:14:06 GMT -5
Well I'd have to disagree. I saw this film several times (I have the uncut DVD) and I still can't find anything possitive to say about it. You're probably right, Chalkie. Particularly considering the fact that after I last saw the film I actually threw it in the trash. There's not too many videos/DVDs that I've felt the need to throw away. As bizarre as it sounds, it is precisely because I found the movie disturbing enough to throw away that causes me to have mixed feelings about it. Part of me feels that any film that succeeds in bringing out such strong feelings of distaste and disgust in me must be doing something powerfully right on some level. I know you were referring to the technical aspects of the film rather than the visceral impact, Chalkie. RumbleWolf spoke about feeling dirty after he watched "Teenage Caveman", well, that's kind of the way I felt after watching Last House. Not many films affect me in that way. The ones that have, have all ended up in the garbage. They are uncut: The Last House on the Left The House on the Edge of the Park The Last House on Dead End Street I Spit on Your Grave Caligula Forced Entry (the one directed by Helmut Richler, not the one starring Nancy Allen) Pretty disturbing and ugly movies which I recommend avoiding because once you see them you cannot unsee them - ever. |
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Post by swiftandgrey on Feb 15, 2004 13:38:16 GMT -5
I saw Last House On The Left today for the first time. Its kind of like Dukes Of Hazard meets Sleepaway Camp meets TCM. If your into disturbing cinematagrophy....its your movie. And if your all about the storyline......well see another movie. Til Next Time Kiddies.....  |
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Post by ChalkLine on Feb 15, 2004 14:02:57 GMT -5
I know you were referring to the technical aspects of the film rather than the visceral impact, Chalkie. Yes I was, Enchanted, which is why I didn't find this film to be that disturbing, just so ridiculously pointless. |
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Post by Akasha on Feb 16, 2004 11:38:31 GMT -5
I hated last house on the left! It's not a horror movie 2 me. More like reality, these things happen! I spit on your grave is muuuuuuuuch better. Don't know why, but rape-movies are hot! Everyone likes to be shocked by it. It's up 2 you, watch it and you'll know Akasha  |
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Post by WesCraven on Feb 23, 2004 16:49:43 GMT -5
I too am a big Wes Craven fan, and this is one of my favorite horror films. I must agree that it is a pretty disturbing movie. However, I think you should at least watch it once. And yes I it is very similar to "House Near the Edge of the Park". However, I think "Last House..." is better. All in all, just view it once and decide for yourself.
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Post by DeraiLer on Mar 2, 2004 2:28:40 GMT -5
It got too stupid at times. The cops became a benny hill skit everytime they tried catching a ride.
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Post by Enchanted on Mar 2, 2004 5:56:12 GMT -5
Ahh, Benny Hill . . . The Hills Angels, suspenders and garter belts, high heels, sheer underwear, big knockers . . . sorry guys, got a bit carried away. Needless-to-say, I am a fan of the show. ;D
And is it just me or is Ozzy Osbourne looking more and more like Benny Hill these days? ;D
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Post by DeraiLer on Mar 2, 2004 23:13:40 GMT -5
aaah yes. The benny hill bitches. Some fine babes. Some were even as pretty as you, enchanted.
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