The Last House becomes a Netflix streaming hit despite mixed reviews

The Netflix sci-fi thriller ‘The Last House’, directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, has become a major streaming sensation despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film follows the Delgado family, who find themselves trapped inside their Seattle home for several years due to mysterious environmental changes and the emergence of ancient ocean creatures.

While the film has achieved high viewership rankings globally, critical reception on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes has been low, with some reviewers criticizing the narrative execution and pacing. However, the production has been noted for its technical ambition, including the use of practical effects and a large-scale physical set that transformed a house into a survival bunker.

To promote the release, Netflix executed an unconventional marketing campaign on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, featuring a life-sized living room installation inside a giant billboard where an actor lived for several days to interact with passersby.