The Last House on the Left is a gritty, intense thriller that has left many viewers searching for similar movies that deliver the same level of suspense and raw emotion. If you’re a fan of the horror-thriller genre, you’ll appreciate these 18 films that capture the same visceral energy and dark themes.
1. I Spit on Your Grave
This controversial film follows a woman who seeks brutal revenge on the men who attacked her. Starring Camille Keaton, it’s a raw and unflinching look at vengeance and survival.
2. The Hills Have Eyes
Directed by Wes Craven, this film tells the story of a family attacked by mutant cannibals in the desert. Starring Aaron Stanford and Kathleen Quinlan, it’s a relentless and terrifying journey.
3. Eden Lake
This British horror-thriller features a couple’s idyllic getaway that turns into a nightmare when they encounter a group of violent youths. Starring Kelly Reilly and Michael Fassbender, it’s a harrowing tale of survival.
4. Funny Games
A psychological thriller where a family is terrorized by two young men during their vacation. Starring Naomi Watts and Tim Roth, this film explores themes of violence and sadism.
5. Martyrs
This French-Canadian horror film follows a woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tortured her as a child. Starring Morjana Alaoui and Mylène Jampanoï, it’s a disturbing and thought-provoking experience.
6. The Strangers
A chilling home invasion thriller where a couple is terrorized by masked strangers. Starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, it’s a suspenseful and unnerving film.
7. High Tension
This French horror film follows two friends who become the target of a relentless killer. Starring Cécile de France and Maïwenn, it’s a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled ride.
8. Wolf Creek
Inspired by true events, this Australian horror film follows backpackers who become prey for a sadistic killer. Starring John Jarratt, it’s a terrifying journey into the outback.
9. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
A classic horror film about a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals. Starring Marilyn Burns and Gunnar Hansen, it’s an iconic and gruesome film.
10. The House of the Devil
This retro-styled horror film follows a babysitter who finds herself in the middle of a satanic ritual. Starring Jocelin Donahue and Tom Noonan, it’s a slow-burn thriller with a shocking climax.
11. You’re Next
A home invasion thriller where a family gathering turns deadly as masked assailants attack. Starring Sharni Vinson and Nicholas Tucci, it’s a clever and intense film.
12. Inside
This French horror film follows a pregnant woman who is terrorized by a stranger on Christmas Eve. Starring Alysson Paradis and Béatrice Dalle, it’s a brutal and unrelenting experience.
13. The Purge
In a dystopian future where all crime is legal for one night, a family fights to survive. Starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, it’s a tense and thought-provoking thriller.
14. Them (Ils)
This French-Romanian horror film follows a couple who are terrorized in their remote home by mysterious attackers. Starring Olivia Bonamy and Michaël Cohen, it’s a suspenseful and chilling film.
15. Hush
A deaf writer living in isolation must fight for her life when a masked killer appears at her window. Starring Kate Siegel and John Gallagher Jr., it’s a tense and innovative thriller.
16. The Collector
A man breaks into a house, only to find that a masked killer has rigged it with deadly traps. Starring Josh Stewart and Madeline Zima, it’s a gruesome and inventive horror film.
17. The Woman
A man captures a feral woman and attempts to “civilize” her, leading to horrific consequences. Starring Pollyanna McIntosh and Sean Bridgers, it’s a disturbing and provocative film.
18. The Devil’s Rejects
Rob Zombie’s follow-up to House of 1000 Corpses, this film follows the murderous Firefly family on the run. Starring Sid Haig and Sheri Moon Zombie, it’s a violent and gritty road movie.
