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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
	Promotional poster for U.S. release
Directed by	Nicolas Gessner
Written by	Laird Koenig
Based on	The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane; 1973 novel; by Laird Koenig
Produced by	Zev Braun
Starring	Jodie Foster; Martin Sheen; Alexis Smith; Mort Shuman; Scott Jacoby;
Cinematography	René Verzier
Edited by	Yves Langlois
Music by	Christian Gaubert
Production; companies	Claremont Productions; Zev Braun Productions; I.C.L. Industries; La Societe Filmel; Ypsilon Films;
Distributed by	Astral Films (Canada); Cinema International Corporation (France); American International Pictures (US);
Release date	May 1976
Running time	91 minutes
Countries	Canada; France
Language	English

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is a 1976 cross-genre film directed by Nicolas Gessner and starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman, and Scott Jacoby. It was a co-production of Canada and France and written by Laird Koenig, based on his 1974 novel of the same title.

The plot focuses on 13-year-old Rynn Jacobs (Foster), a child whose absent poet father and secretive behaviours prod the suspicions of her conservative small-town neighbours. The adaptation, originally intended as a play, was filmed in Quebec on a small budget. The production later became the subject of controversy over reports that Foster had conflicts with producers over the filming and inclusion of a nude scene, but a 21-year-old body double (Foster's sister) was used. After a screening at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, a court challenge was launched regarding distribution, and a general release followed in 1977.

Initially released to mixed reviews, with some critics finding the murder mystery plot weak but Jodie Foster's performance more meritorious, the film won two Saturn Awards, including Best Horror Film and Best Actress for Foster. It subsequently attained cult status, with later critics positively reviewing the screenplay. Writers and academics have interpreted it as a statement on children's rights and variously placed it in the thriller, horror, mystery or other genres.

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