I never liked Last House on the Left much, but now I kinda do. The first time I saw it, I didn't know enough about film history to view it through a 1972 lens. When I watched it last week, I could see how groundbreaking it really was, and the amatuerishness of the production actually became a strength.
I'm glad you guys pointed out the goofiness of the film. It has a really jarring quality, alternating between despicable acts of cruelty and intentional comedy. I'm not sure Wes Craven was trying to make a specific point by doing this, but as youse guys pointed out, there's a satirical element running through the whole thing that's undeniable.
I was stunned you didn't play that god-awful Krug & Company song. That's the most disturbing thing about the film. A bouncy, up-beat folk song chronicling the jolly misadventures of a gang of rapists and murderers. Again, not sure what the point was: satirizing our tendency to make folk heroes out of criminals, or just to make a shocking contrast to the horrific violence.
Best line of the movie: "What's this tits business?"
Can't wait to hear your take on The Hills Have Eyes.
I never liked Last House on the Left much, but now I kinda do. The first time I saw it, I didn't know enough about film history to view it through a 1972 lens. When I watched it last week, I could see how groundbreaking it really was, and the amatuerishness of the production actually became a strength.
I'm glad you guys pointed out the goofiness of the film. It has a really jarring quality, alternating between despicable acts of cruelty and intentional comedy. I'm not sure Wes Craven was trying to make a specific point by doing this, but as youse guys pointed out, there's a satirical element running through the whole thing that's undeniable.
I was stunned you didn't play that god-awful Krug & Company song. That's the most disturbing thing about the film. A bouncy, up-beat folk song chronicling the jolly misadventures of a gang of rapists and murderers. Again, not sure what the point was: satirizing our tendency to make folk heroes out of criminals, or just to make a shocking contrast to the horrific violence.
Best line of the movie: "What's this tits business?"
Can't wait to hear your take on The Hills Have Eyes.
I never liked Last House on the Left much, but now I kinda do. The first time I saw it, I didn't know enough about film history to view it through a 1972 lens. When I watched it last week, I could see how groundbreaking it really was, and the amatuerishness of the production actually became a strength.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you guys pointed out the goofiness of the film. It has a really jarring quality, alternating between despicable acts of cruelty and intentional comedy. I'm not sure Wes Craven was trying to make a specific point by doing this, but as youse guys pointed out, there's a satirical element running through the whole thing that's undeniable.
I was stunned you didn't play that god-awful Krug & Company song. That's the most disturbing thing about the film. A bouncy, up-beat folk song chronicling the jolly misadventures of a gang of rapists and murderers. Again, not sure what the point was: satirizing our tendency to make folk heroes out of criminals, or just to make a shocking contrast to the horrific violence.
Best line of the movie: "What's this tits business?"
Can't wait to hear your take on The Hills Have Eyes.
I never liked Last House on the Left much, but now I kinda do. The first time I saw it, I didn't know enough about film history to view it through a 1972 lens. When I watched it last week, I could see how groundbreaking it really was, and the amatuerishness of the production actually became a strength.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you guys pointed out the goofiness of the film. It has a really jarring quality, alternating between despicable acts of cruelty and intentional comedy. I'm not sure Wes Craven was trying to make a specific point by doing this, but as youse guys pointed out, there's a satirical element running through the whole thing that's undeniable.
I was stunned you didn't play that god-awful Krug & Company song. That's the most disturbing thing about the film. A bouncy, up-beat folk song chronicling the jolly misadventures of a gang of rapists and murderers. Again, not sure what the point was: satirizing our tendency to make folk heroes out of criminals, or just to make a shocking contrast to the horrific violence.
Best line of the movie: "What's this tits business?"
Can't wait to hear your take on The Hills Have Eyes.