Netflix's latest sci-fi thriller, The Last House, has arrived on the platform, but viewers are already bracing for a difficult watch. The film, which was added to the streaming service on August 7, follows a family of four who wake up to find themselves inexplicably sealed inside their home, unable to open any windows or doors. Even attempts to smash through glass and walls prove futile, and they soon realize the same is happening to their neighbours.
A Family Trapped with No Escape
With no explanation for their predicament, the family must work together to survive as their supplies dwindle and a mysterious threat looms. The synopsis from Netflix teases a tense, claustrophobic experience that has quickly been touted as a must-watch this weekend.
However, many fans are concerned about the fate of the family's pet dog, a question that has become a common trigger for anxious viewers. Here's what happens.
The Dog's Fate Revealed
Warning: Major spoilers for The Last House follow.
As the film progresses, it becomes clear that escape is impossible, and the trapped families face the harsh reality of dwindling food and medicine. At one point, the family sees that a neighbour has died, with a sign in the window reading 'no medicine'.
Sadly, the family's dog suffers a similar fate. The pet is found on the floor, struggling to get up, and it's mentioned that 'his heart' is failing due to a lack of medication. In a heartbreaking scene, the father takes a gun and shoots the dog in the garage, breaking down in tears to end its suffering.
Other Disturbing Moments
The mother tries to shield the children by turning up the volume on the movie Annie, but the scene sparks the film's most tense moment. For those sensitive to animal harm, this isn't the only instance—there are also scenes involving a fox, squirrel, skunk, bird, and ferret as the family attempts to hunt for food.
The Last House is now streaming on Netflix.
