Leofwine_draca
The 1970s is a decade chock-full of interesting and long-forgotten American and Canadian movies, many of them made for television, some not. THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE is such a film, an astonishing tour-de-force for a youthful Jodie Foster, cementing her shocking role in TAXI DRIVER. She plays a weird and friendless 13-year-old who lives alone in a house; there's some mystery surrounding the fate of her parents which comes to light as the story goes on. This is set in a single room for the most part and feels like it was adapted from a play, although it's actually taken from a novel. It's a psychological thriller which remains thoroughly interesting thanks to strong writing and interesting, unique characters. Martin Sheen plays a completely sleazy character and there are a few shocking moments here and there, but for the most part this is slow-paced and almost surreal at times. It's certainly a film that leaves an impression and is ripe for re-discovery by modern viewers.
sweetness-83091
7 out of 10/ r u flipping kidding me???This movie sucked !! There are no words to describe this piece of crap!! only good thing about this movie? Martin sheen was in it! What a huge disappointment..plus not to mention, it talked about being a horror /thriller movie? No! I highly do not recommend this.I recommend a lot of movies but i would be lying to my peers if I even suggested watching such a pathetic downfall of a waste of a good movie,. its a waste...PERIOD!!!! I am highly respected and reputable when it comes to my movie reviews, to be honest, though? Tonight I was threatened to be blocked for lying!I thought to be honest, a review was persons opinion about a movie...u know ...for the lot of u who do know me, know that I do not lie, am very outspoken, but to be told I'DD be blocked for not giving as good review? They can block me all they want... they will be sorry7 tho.....I Will make my voice known on face book...wow..... I am floored... :( I don't know what to say.....guess they said it all...somehow!
BA_Harrison
13-year old Rynn (Jodie Foster) supposedly shares a rented property with her poet father, but when curious locals request to meet the man of the household, they are quickly rebuffed, causing them to suspect that the girl is actually living alone. The idea of a pretty teenage girl on her lonesome proves way too tempting for local pervert Frank Hallet (Martin Sheen), who seizes the opportunity to make a move, but resourceful Rynn isn't quite as defenceless as she might seem.Jodie Foster's confident central performance in The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is absolutely mesmerising, the young star displaying all the signs of a future Oscar winner; Foster is ably supported by Martin Sheen as cold-hearted child-molester (and hamster killer) Frank, and Alexis Smith as Frank's nosey mother, whose curiosity leads to a sticky end in the cellar. A chilling character study, a tender romance, a macabre drama, a subtle horror: The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is all these and more.Only an unbelievably silly scene in which Rynn's friend Mario (Scott Jacoby) dons a rubber mask and pretends to be her father in order to fool his suspicious uncle (Mort Shuman) mars what is otherwise a very effective and surprisingly provocative little thriller.
AaronCapenBanner
Jodie Foster stars as Rynn Jacobs, a 13 year old girl who seems to live in seclusion with her father, who hasn't been seen recently. Unfortunately, her nosy landlady(played by Alexis Smith) and sleazy, despicable son(Martin Sheen) become intrigued by her(for different reasons) and determine to discover her secrets, which start a chain of events that threaten them all. Scott Jacoby plays her love interest Mario, an amateur magician, who assists in her plans.Well directed, acted, and written mystery holds a number of surprises for the viewer, since the plot isn't as obvious as described. Nice atmosphere at the seaside setting of her home and village, and you will root for Rynn to overcome her opposition. A real sleeper that deserves to be better known.
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