Netflix’s ‘The Last House’ Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed: Critics Weigh In on the New Sci-Fi Thriller

Netflix’s newest sci-fi thriller ‘The Last House‘ has arrived, but critics are far from agreeing on whether the film delivers a satisfying survival story or struggles to turn its interesting idea into something memorable.

Directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Matthew Robinson, the film follows a family of four who suddenly find themselves trapped inside their own home after a strange event leaves every door and window sealed shut. With no way to escape, the family must survive with limited supplies while trying to understand the mysterious force keeping them locked inside.

The movie stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parents Riley and Jason, who are forced to protect their children while dealing with fear, isolation, and the pressure of an impossible situation. The film focuses heavily on the family’s relationship and how they change while facing years of uncertainty.

According to Rotten Tomatoes, ‘The Last House’ opened with a 50% Tomatometer score from 10 critic reviews, showing an even split between critics who enjoyed the film and those who felt it failed to fully deliver on its premise.

Some critics praised the movie for its emotional focus and strong performances. Mark Dujsik from Mark Reviews Movies gave the film a positive review, explaining that the movie succeeds because it takes time to build its characters before moving into bigger moments. Dujsik wrote that “the film has established the practical stakes and developed these familial bonds so well that even the more action-oriented payoffs feel as if they have been earned.”

The performances from Greta Lee and Wagner Moura were another highlight for several reviewers. Casey Chong from Casey’s Movie Mania called the film a “reasonably intriguing single-setting sci-fi thriller” and praised the two leads for helping carry the story.

However, other critics were much less impressed. Brian Orndorf from Blu-ray.com criticized the movie for focusing too much on its monster elements instead of deeper character development. He described it as “a crude monster movie and, at times, a deeply unpleasant viewing experience.”

Giovanni Lago of Next Best Picture also gave the film a negative reaction, arguing that the story failed to create enough excitement despite having talented actors involved. Lago wrote that “The Last House is a tiresome attempt to generate thrills that even has Wagner Moura and Greta Lee looking as frustrated on screen as those watching from their couches.”

Other reviews landed somewhere in the middle. Nick Schager from The Daily Beast described the movie as an entertaining but imperfect experience, calling it “a glossy B-movie that doesn’t bore but also never truly thrills.”

TheWrap’s William Bibbiani also found both strengths and weaknesses in the film, noting that while the story’s direction becomes questionable, the performances and filmmaking help balance out its problems. Bibbiani said the premise “feels forced — and goes off the rails in the finale” but added that it is “skillfully presented and exceptionally well cast.”

With critics split directly down the middle, ‘The Last House’ appears to be a film that depends heavily on what viewers want from a sci-fi thriller. Those looking for strong performances and a tense family survival story may find plenty to enjoy, while viewers expecting a more original or polished creature thriller may come away disappointed.

Now that the film is streaming on Netflix, audiences will have the final say on whether ‘The Last House’ becomes a hidden sci-fi hit or another ambitious idea that couldn’t fully escape its own limitations.

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