{
  "id": 253892,
  "title": "‘The Last House’ Review: What If You Couldn’t Leave Your House for a Long Time, How Weird Would That Be",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/the-last-house-review-what-if-you-couldnt-leave-your-house-for-a-long",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-07T06:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/the-last-house-review-netflix-wagner-moura-greta-lee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Netflix original supernatural horror thriller \"The Last House\" presents a thought-provoking yet challenging scenario: what if people were confined to their homes indefinitely? While the concept is intriguing, the film struggles to convey a sense of novelty and excitement, despite being set in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Louis Leterrier's direction, coupled with Wagner Moura and Greta Lee's performances, breathe life into the story, making it feel more relatable than it may initially appear. The movie's focus on the characters' resilience and ingenuity, including their use of skills like engineering and aerial silks, adds depth to the narrative. However, the plot's contrivances and the final act's shift towards horror can make the experience feel contrived and repetitive. Despite its shortcomings, \"The Last House\" is well-cast and visually engaging, offering a captivating watch when you're confined indoors and seeking an escape from the mundane.",
  "summary": "Wagner Moura and Greta Lee's star power gives a contrived Netflix Original supernatural thriller something to lean on The post ‘The Last House’ Review: What If You Couldn’t Leave Your House for a Long Time, How Weird Would That Be appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix original horror thriller \"The Last House\" explores indefinite home confinement scenario.",
    "Louis Leterrier's direction and performances by Wagner Moura and Greta Lee make story relatable."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}