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The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left (1972) - Jumpscare Guide

19721:24:00
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5.8
R

Plot

On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to attend a rock concert in the city. Attempting to score some drugs on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic Krug.

Director

Wes Craven
Wes Craven

Cast

Sandra Peabody
Sandra PeabodyMari Collingwood
Lucy Grantham
Lucy GranthamPhyllis Stone
David Hess
David HessKrug Stillo
Fred J. Lincoln
Fred J. LincolnFred 'Weasel' Padowski
Jeramie Rain
Jeramie RainSadie
Marc Sheffler
Marc ShefflerJunior Stillo
Richard Towers
Richard TowersDr. John Collingwood
Cynthia CarrMrs. Estelle Collingwood
Ada WashingtonAda
Marshall AnkerSheriff
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Does The Last House on the Left Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Last House on the Left (1972) has 2 jump scares (0 major, 2 minor)

First scare: 00:41:00 | Last scare: 01:08:57

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
B

Minimal Jumpscares

Short: Very few jumpscares with minimal intensity. Generally safe for most viewers.

The Last House on the Left receives a B rating for its minimal scare approach. The occasional jumpscares favor subtlety over aggression, using measured visual changes and soft audio spikes. This restrained style makes it suitable for audiences who appreciate horror atmosphere without intense shock moments.

Analysis:

Total: 2Minor: 2Intensity: 2

Contains 2 minor jumpscares.

0.6/10
COZY
A horror movie your grandma could watch. Well, maybe not YOUR grandma, but someone's grandma.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Gore/BloodVomitingChild AbuseSuicideSelf HarmTorture

Common Questions About The Last House on the Left

Total Jumpscares: 2

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:24:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:41:00
Minor

A hand holding c3RvbG a knife appears from offscreen

01:08:57
Minor

While speaking at night, a sudden cut reveals a body on the couch

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