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The Last House

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for The Last House PG-13 2026 1h 50m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
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The Last House drags a capable cast through an increasingly repetitive narrative without delivering the suspense or thematic depth its premise demands.

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Jared Richards The Age (Australia) Aug 18, 2026
2/5
The pulse of the film is the family’s dynamic, but it remains fairly unfrayed as the years pass. Again and again, the script takes a turn away from any sustained tension. Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo AV Club Aug 10, 2026
D+
Even if Lee and Moura work overtime to sell the terrifying scenario these parents find themselves in, ridiculous lines and worse decision-making takes us out of the moment. Go to Full Review
Dominic Baez Seattle Times Aug 10, 2026
2/4
There’s nothing to tether yourself to, no real narrative anchor point that’s anything more than a discombobulated message of the power of family. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cosmic Circus Sep 13, 2026
2.5/5
It would be more effective to showcase a stronger message about monstrosity. Go to Full Review
Chelsea Hui Mamamia Sep 8, 2026
If you're looking for a quick spooky fix on a Friday night, The Last House certainly ticks those basic horror boxes with its solid acting and creepy setup. Go to Full Review
Cameron Meier MeierMovies.com Sep 4, 2026
1.25/5
It’s as if high school students decided to remake Luis Buñuel’s 1962 classic, "The Exterminating Angel." Director Louis Leterrier’s film is all wet. Go to Full Review
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Sofie A @RT47269361 1 hr ago Stupid movie. WAY too slow of plot. Awful casting (especially the daughter, whose character was unwatchable.) The uselessness of a walking squid is the most dreadful thing I ever had to watch, you can tell this story is fake from the obnoxiousness and stupidity of the ending, like bro no way the "monsters" killed all those people for 5 years and they just walk away when they see you cut a rope. See more Mariah G @RT72844802 3 hrs ago Didn’t need to kill the family dog and drag it out so long. Instant 1 star for dying animals. See more Ethan M @RT76617029 13 hrs ago It’s not what we thought it would be, but my partner and I really enjoyed this movie. It has great suspense, but it had some really messed up scenes but otherwise great and the fantasy element was really interesting to be honest See more Tammy W @RT10372904 1 day ago I really liked the movie. It's my 3rd time watching it! I tell ya, I ordered a couple extra bags of rice after watching this movie. I was on edge the whole time thinking, if this was happening to me, we wouldn't have lasted long!! See more Jillian L @RT73310028 1 day ago I thought this movie was excellent. Imagination taken into real life at its finest. A lot of emotions while watching for me personally but that’s what’s so intriguing! See more Xander B @RT96110938 1 day ago I actually really liked this movie! I’m kinda glad they went with a different direction and used a different kind of horror not just zombies or aliens. They went with deep sea monsters. The survival aspect was actually pretty accurate and the family had the brains enough to create food and water sources. Which you don’t see in a lot of survival movies. The action was exciting and the movie actually kept me on edge. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
Director
Louis Leterrier
Producer
Louis Leterrier, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Kori Adelson, Oliver Obst
Screenwriter
Matthew Robinson
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Chernin Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 7, 2026
Runtime
1h 50m
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