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The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left (2009) - Jumpscare Guide

20091:53:00
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6.5
R

Plot

When athletic teen Mari Collingwood opts to hang out with her friend Paige in town rather than spend an evening in with her parents vacationing at the family's remote lake house, it marks the beginning of a night no one is going to forget.

Director

Dennis Iliadis
Dennis Iliadis

Cast

Tony Goldwyn
Tony GoldwynJohn Collingwood
Monica Potter
Monica PotterEmma Collingwood
Sara Paxton
Sara PaxtonMari Collingwood
Garret Dillahunt
Garret DillahuntKrug
Aaron Paul
Aaron PaulFrancis
Spencer Treat Clark
Spencer Treat ClarkJustin
Riki Lindhome
Riki LindhomeSadie
Martha MacIsaac
Martha MacIsaacPaige
Michael Bowen
Michael BowenMorton
Josh Coxx
Josh CoxxGiles
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Does The Last House on the Left Have Jump Scares?

YesThe Last House on the Left (2009) has 4 jump scares (0 major, 4 minor)

First scare: 00:03:14 | Last scare: 01:37:20

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Decent amount of scares spread throughout. Good for intermediate horror fans.

The Last House on the Left achieves a C rating with moderate jumpscare frequency balanced throughout the runtime. The film blends atmospheric tension with calculated shock moments, using a mix of visual misdirection and well-timed sound design. Appropriate for intermediate horror fans comfortable with regular scares that enhance without overwhelming the experience.

Analysis:

Total: 4Minor: 4Intensity: 4

Contains 4 minor jumpscares.

1.1/10
COZY
A gentle horror experience with minimal scares. Perfect for easing into the genre or watching with friends who scare easily.
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Common Questions About The Last House on the Left

Total Jumpscares: 4

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:53:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:03:14
Minor

The police car c3RvbG is struck by a crashing truck.

Submitted by: Amy_P

00:18:20
Minor

A hand suddenly bangs on Mari's car window.

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01:17:23
Minor

While Emma picks up knives, Francis startles her.

Submitted by: Amy_P

01:37:20
Minor

Lightning flashes, revealing Krug's outline in the room's corner.

Submitted by: Amy_P

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