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The Hills Have Eyes (1977) -- On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack.

Overview

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Director:
Wes Craven
Writer:
Wes Craven (writer)
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Release Date:
22 July 1977 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
The lucky ones died first... more
Plot:
On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
A classic horror film! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes (USA) (LD title)
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Runtime:
89 min | UK:86 min (cut version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
New Zealand:R18 | USA:X (original rating) | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Finland:(Banned) (1986) | Finland:K-16 (1996) | USA:R (MPAA rating) | Italy:VM14 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (cut) (1987) | UK:X (original rating) (cut) | Germany:18 (uncut) (2008) | Argentina:X (original rating) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:18 (re-rating) | Australia:R | Norway:18 | UK:18 | USA:R | Iceland:16
Filming Locations:
Victorville, California, USA

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Trivia:
Wes Cravens original title for the film was 'Blood Relations'. Producer Peter Locke however disliked the title. Numerous titles were then considered and the film tested best under the title 'The Hills Have Eyes', though Craven himself initially disliked the title. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Toward the end of the movie, Bobby and Brenada use the left rear wheel of the car to pull Papa Jupiter across the ground, if the Axel had snapped like Big Bob said, this would be impossible. more
Quotes:
Big Bob Carter: Do you always try to stop trespassers by hanging yourself? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Detour (2003) (V) more

FAQ

Why is the Carter family driving through this deserted part of the desert?
Is it true that they cooked a baby in the movie?
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31 out of 37 people found the following comment useful:-
A classic horror film!, 26 November 2004
Author: Vancity_Film_Fanatic from Vancouver, BC, Canada

Despite being close to thirty years old, Wes Craven's "The Hills Have Eyes" maintains a distinct raw intensity - far surpassing the level of terror seen in horror films today. The plot in a nutshell; a family on vacation ventures from the main road, ends up stranded in the desert, and falls prey to a malevolent clan of inbred cannibals. Though the story idea may be far from original - it is the atmosphere, directorial style, and acting that raise the overall credibility of the film. The low budget and claustrophobic desert setting creates a sense of dread permeating throughout the entire film; while the grainy look of the print adds a sense of realism to the unfolding events. With a brisk running time of only 89 minutes the film doesn't waste a moment in setting the mood - then when all hell breaks loose it is unrelenting until the final scene. The actors portraying the Carter family bring sufficient emotional range to their characterizations, making it clearly evident that this a normal family being tested beyond the boundaries of civilized nature. It is also worth noting the performances by the actors who play Pluto and Mars (two of the baddies) - these characters are portrayed as both sadistic and devoid of any sympathy. Although the DVD print is grainy (as mentioned above), it is THE definitive version of the film and is thousands of times an improvement over the quality of the video release; quite amazing for a low budget film of this nature. Grim, violent, and symbolic; it is an amazing piece of 70's exploitation horror. "The Hills Have Eyes" is a classic in every sense of the word, and receives an 8/10.

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