Does The Last House On The Left Remake Surpass The Original?

Remakes are always a tricky proposition. Take, for instance, 1982’s The Thing, objectively better than its predecessor, but it lingered in uncertainty before finding its deserved appreciation. Some remakes, like John Carpenter's The Thing, Don Seigel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and David Cronenberg’s The Fly, excel in their own right. Quality-wise, these films stand undisputed. The debate over what can or can't be remade is open with few sacred cows left. While some updates, like The Fog, suffer from inferior CGI and casting, others, such as The Last House on the Left (2009), benefit from enhanced budgets and professionalism, offering fresh perspectives on harrowing tales. Today, we'll explore why the 2009 remake deserves recognition beyond its usual categorization.