The Last House on the Left (1972 vs 2009)

Send us Fan MailShow NotesEpisode SynopsisThis week the Hack or Slash team compares Wes Craven's directorial debut, The Last House on the Left (1972), to its 2009 remake. The group examines the historical context of the original, assesses the nuances of the rape-revenge genre, questions the logistics of oral castration, and critiques chainsaw technique in horror films. This episode contains spoilers.Movie Details1972 IMDB2009 IMDBTitle: "The Last House on the Left"Run time: 1h 24m (1972), 1h 50m (2009)Release Date: August 30, 1972, March 13, 2009 (USA)Mentioned in the EpisodeEpisode 064: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984 vs 2010)Episode 024: Scream (1996)Ohio 88 - Episode 4: Hamilton County (Charles Mason) Part 3.1Ohio 88 - Episode 4: Hamilton County (Charles Manson) Part 3.2Manson FamilyPeople v. Anderson1972 California Proposition 17Patreon LaunchWe've recently launched our Patreon page so we could have a place for listener support. While we'll always be a non-profit show with no advertisements or official sponsors, we do need some help to keep it going. We are accepting support in the form of small monetary amounts ($1-$3) from our audience to put towards ongoing website fees, funding for new content, and equipment upgrades.Support the ShowTwitter HandlesKris: @RojawesomeAlexis: @HackorSlashLexRyan: @ryanfremeauMack: @mackorslashParis: @parisnicholsonYou can connect with us by creepin' on us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, @HackorSlash. You can also share your opinions with us by shooting us an email to [email protected] free to shoot us a text, audio message, or leave us a voicemail by contacting the Hack or Slash Hotline: 757-606-0128.Music Credits"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton"The Dread" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Support the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton