In the fall of 1972, at the tail end of the free love experiment. A college professor turned film maker released his directorial debut. a film that was banned in several countries and would serve as a launching point for the Slasher genre as we know it. Shot in 21 days with a budget of 87,000. It would go on to make 3.1 million dollars and introduce the world to one of the true MASTERS OF HORROR. On August 30th, 1972 Wes Craven's Last House On The Left was released. Forcing audiences around the world to remind themselves it's only a movie