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THE HILLS HAVE EYES

With Dee Wallace, Susan Lamer, Robert Houston, Russ Grieve
Directed by Wes Craven

In the vein of senseless
Texas Chainsaw Massacre themes of a twisted family terrorizing unsuspecting victims out of their depth, this 1977 cult favourite is way up there. A family on an outing in the desert becomes the victims of a crazy group of kin who abduct, rob and kill passers-by. Primal survival instincts have to kick in to stay alive, even if it means becoming as savage as the perpetrators. On a tiny budget, Craven managed to create a classic by utilizing competent to good actors to the full, and merging their performances with moments of tension and terror. The only downside (like many Sam Peckinpah and Dario Argento movies) is the bright opaque blood that looks more like paint. The Hills Have Eyes sequel was appalling, but this original has now been remade for the 2000s, including a second part...

4 / B
- PB


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6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temperature
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A: Multi-Viewing Potential

B: Could Enjoy A 2nd Look

C: Once Should Suffice





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