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The Last House on the Left (1972). This classic shocker from Wes Craven deserves all the notoriety that it has received. Though a bit abrupt, the documentary feel of this flick makes for a gritty and realistic experience. The down and nasty scenes are portrayed in a cold, mean, and believably humiliating fashion. The acting was pretty decent for what it was, with Hess and Lincoln putting forth tremendous performances. The first two acts of the story itself, loosely based on a Bergman classic, were pretty solid, though the third act was a little more than contrived. Overall, this one will definitely leave a bad taste in your mouth, but it's a bitterness that the horror fan is only too happy to shell out hard-earned bucks in order to savor. Ashe.
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