This text refers to the American Laserdisc of the film, released during the early 90's. Check-out Ebay.
Rated: Unrated
Released by: Vestron Video
Approximare Run Time: 83 mins
Format: Laserdisc NTSC (America and Canada)
Sound: Mono
This is a totally unique release from the Vestron Video label, who released the American VHS. This is the only edition of 'Last House' to appear on Laserdisc, and unfortunately appeared in a cut form. This version features none of the disembowelment - not even a glimpse. The box, however, tried to pass the film off as 'uncut'. This isn't so. Not a widespread release like the Vestron video, many die-hard fans consider this an essential purchase due to the fact that it is a novelty, and the only edition of it's kind to appear on the Laserdisc format. It has appeared often in auctions, and can be bought sometimes on the Internet through Ebay. There will still be copies of this release floating around in used video stores, and special film collecting outlets in the US. In years to come, the value of this item will continue to grow. DVD, however, marked the end of Laserdisc.
Picture

Laserdisc had one thing going for it - the format provided a slightly better picture quality to VHS. The overall image was sharper than video, and the color was much stronger and vibrant. Therefore, the picture quality here was more recommendable than the Vestron video. Very pleasing, this release was great, though it still has the problems of scratching, odd bits of blurriness and other technical goofs.

Sound

Mono was used to shoot the film with - so it isn't surprising that most editions come with a mono soundtrack. However, it could be altered with proper restoration, since mono is a pretty awful audio format by professional standards. Like most releases before it, we still get muffled sound, and the music isn't presented as lively as it could be, an area which has been distinctly improved over the years.

Overall

An extremely interesting piece of film collecting history, from the 'Last House' back catalogue. Better picture than some other releases, though still hampered by sound, and a cut transfer. It is still highly collectable, and follows the DVD's in terms of overall value and quality.