The Hills Have Eyes (DVD)

I like horror movies. And as soon as this DVD came out, i bought it.
I hadnt seen the orginal, so i didnt realy know what to expect.
The flim took it's time getting ready, not much happened at first.
But them, in the trailer scence, it all changed.
This flim is scary in places (not the most scary flim ever, but still pretty scary).
It is a good flim, (i didnt like the part though, when the baby was taken).
But im sure that anybody who likes horror flims will like this flim.

I LOVE HORROR FILMS MOST OF MY DVD COLLECTION IS HORROR FILMS BUT THIS IS A FILM I WOULD NEVER WATCH AGAIN AND IM SO GLAD I WATCHED IT ON SKY BOX OFFICE AND DIDNT BUY THE FILM , I HAVE NEVER SEEN THRE ORIGINAL SO DIDNT EXPECT THIS HORROR TO ENVOLVE A LITTLE BABY VERY CLOSE IN AGE TO MY OWN DAUGHTER . I HAD TO TURN THE FILM OFF HALF WAY THROUGH THEN PUT IT BACK ON BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BABY

I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE WHO HAS A BABY OR YOUNG CHILDREN NOT TO WATCH THIS FILM BUT IF YOU DECIDE TO WATCH ANYWAY YOU`LL SOON SEE WHAT I MEAN

An urban family taking a shortcut in the desert is preyed upon by a group of vicious cannibals in this remake of the Wes Craven classic. Directed by Alexandre 'Switchblade Romance' Aja
How much can you re-invent a film like The Hills Have Eyes? Wes Craven's 1977 original was a small but perfectly formed horror tale that, along with its 1974 precursor The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, was to prove hugely influential on the genre, specifically the sub-genre of urbanites preyed upon in the backcountry. Just look at modern films like Wrong Turn and Roadkill, or even Switchblade Romance, the 2003 French film created by Alexandre Aja and Grégory Levasseur.

After Craven and his producing partner Marianne Maddalena saw Switchblade Romance, they invited the French collaborators to remake The Hills Have Eyes. It was a wise choice, as Aja says, "Wes Craven was one of our childhood heroes. We grew up watching all of his movies." So instead of drifting a long way from the tone and content of the original (like Marcus Nispel did somewhat in the squeaky, overly-revised 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre), they're remained pretty loyal and respectful. Sure the result is shinier (Craven made his on 16mm on a pittance) and fancier in its camera movements and production values, but the heart of the film is very similar: it's a face-off between two very different families in the deserts of New Mexico.

The Carter family is driving across western America, heading to California. They've all got together to celebrate the wedding anniversary of father Big Bob (Levine), a recently retired cop, and mother Ethel (Quinlan). In their SUV and Airstream caravan are elder daughter Lynn (Shaw) and her husband Doug (Stanford, X2), plus baby daughter, as well as younger daughter Brenda (De Ravin. 'Lost') and son Bobby (Byrd).

On the advice of a service station owner (Bower), they take a scenic detour. Except of course, they don't - he's in reluctant cahoots with a band of mutant cannibals who live in the hills, who promptly cause the family's vehicles to crash. Thinking it was just a chance accident, Bob heads back to the service station on foot, while Doug heads the opposite way, to see if the road leads anywhere helpful. It doesn't - instead he finds a landscape marked by huge craters, one of which is full of cars and trailers. Cars and trailers very much like their own. That night, after Doug has returned but Bob hasn't, they're attacked.

In creating the original The Hills Have Eyes, Craven was inspired by the Scottish tale of Sawney Bean, the leader of a 17th century group of cannibals who attacked and ate passers by. That essential storyline is intact here, as is something that made the original film distinctive: the fact that, unlike with most slashers, the prey - the Carters - aren't simply victims, they fight back. There's something very gratifying about the people being lined up to be killer fodder in a horror film actually giving their foes a bit of their own medicine.

Verdict
An able remake of the Wes Craven classic.

Finally a remake thats worth watching,this version,comes a long way from the 70's horror,and as a meeting of minds the old and the new Wes craven's version and Alexandre Aja's,switchblade romance)version offers up more in the way of gruesome gore and pushing the limit's but only slightly pushing them,after watching haute tension,it feels like he was held back from going all out,and the survivors to be characters could have been more fuller,but very tense,very violent and gruesome,not a date movie but well worth watching, and part of a wave of horror movies which are testing the limits of the audience,Switchblade Romance,Wolf creek,Hostel,etc

I'm not going to compare this to the original THE HILLS HAVE EYES because I think they're both very different movies. And this film, being a remake, has for me at least served its purpose very well. It is an improved, updated and very brutally handled reworking of what was originally a simplistic but frightening story.

The music, acting, direction and script of THE HILLS HAVE EYES is excellent. The storyline itself is fairly straight-forward and doesn't complicate itself. While it is far-fetched, its pacing and the skill with which it is directed will prevent you from considering its realism.

I think what a lot of people don't realise, is just how nasty this film is. People walked out of the cinema and I found myself wondering why I'd chosen to put myself watching this movie. This film is hands down one of the nastiest, sickest and most terrifying movies I have ever seen. Director Alex Aja's SWITCHBLADE ROMANCE had the same affect on me. His handling of horror and his ability to expose the viewer to exactly what they don't want to sit through is very in-your-face. It will make you feel very comfortable and this is where I really believe THE HILLS HAVE EYES really succeeds.

Too many horror films these days are easy to watch. A horror movie should horrify its audience and THE HILLS HAVE EYES does. I cannot for the life of me understand the people who watched this and didn't find it scary. Not employing a group of annoying teenagers as the movie's main protagonists also does it a lot of favours. It's refreshing to see such a well casted family being placed into a situation of real horror. It is also interesting to see how they turn to and against each other in a situation you would never, ever want your family to be put through.

All in all, I think THE HILLS HAVE EYES is a great movie. The extras on the disc are excellent, including the perfect MAKING OF documentary, which will expose just how much hard work and craft went into its creators. Here's to hoping next year's sequel will be as good!

The Hills Have Eyes is a great remake of a very boring 1970's horror picture! Similar in style to Wrong Turn, this is a great movie!!
If you like this watch, Wrong Turn and Ravenous as well!!
Cannibilism is such a great topic that you can't help but love the movies!!
Very suspenseful and fast moving movie that is sure to please!!
From the director of HIGH TENSION..THIS IS JUST AS GOOD AS THAT GREAT MOVIE!! I AWAIT THE DIRECTOR'S NEXT MOVIE!!

I thought they crossed the line when they pointed the gun at the baby. Fake or not, I just found that wrong. And raping the women in the room with the baby just crossed the line. Liked the hero doggie though.

I reccomend this movie it is 10/10, ive watched it over and over again, it can be scary but it is very enjoyable. If you are into a horror movie and like a bit of action this is the perfect movie for you

i think the hills have eyes is a great film one of the best if not the best horror films i have ever seen. i think it is a great story and brilliantly made, my favourite part of the film is when the father of the baby takes the dog and goes to find his baby in the village were the mutants are. i decided to buy it because i have a large collection of films and it is growing all the time with most of my collection being horror films so i watched this film and thought it was amazing but i never got the chance to buy it so when i decided to look on ebay and found it i brought it straight away, in conclusion i think it is deffinitely one of the best films i have ever seen.

Bought it almost new and in perfect condition for my partner, who is a horror movie fan, better than the original and more believable, very explicit in parts, so would not advise anyone who doesnt like blood and guts, to watch it, but for a real horror fan, i would definately recommend it. Didnt like the fact that Ted Levine wasnt in it to the end as i think he has a very distictive voice!!

I always say that a film is brilliant if it makes you watch it through your fingers, and I have only seen two films that have made me do that - this being one of them.

The plot is what I would term mediocre, with the family being stranded in the middle of nowhere and basically being the sitting prey.

But some unbeatable acting, a great soundtrack complete with the good old supsense music really gets you into what is happening.

I would not heistate to buy this film in the slightest, this really is one film that has to be seen to be belived.

It is quite disturbing in places however, with two 'rape' scenes, and a kidnapping of a baby, but it all builds into a brilliant ending, that it would be wrong of me to spoil.........

Buy it - is the only advice I can give. If you don't it is definitley your loss, as this film is absolutley fantastic.

5*****

this film was not to bad i was not expecting the odd jump from my seat now and again and the end was not that perdictable which was good.

One of the best film's in a long time.

Make more like this.

this film was ok wasnt as good as i thought it wud be...there are films that i wud watch over and over but this film is not 1 of them

Starting exactly like Wrong Turn, I knew how the first hour would play out and found myself feeling a bit bored. It follows a very predictable formula and the geek to hero bit at the end made me laugh out loud. Sure there are some sick bloody bits, but it just wasn't enough. The freaks are just not scary and I felt more worried about the dogs than the people as they had more personality.

The remake is a joke compared to Craven's amazing 1977 original.
Young kids have no clue what a good horror movie is all about and that's why remakes actually make money(actually most of them lose money) I've said this before and I'll say it again, anyone that knows anything about horror movies realizes there is much more to it than pretty people on screen, loud bangs and CG effects.

Craven's story about a family on there way to California stop off in the middle of the desert looking for silver. When their Vehicle breaks down they are in for the fight of their lives. A cannibal family living in the hills see a means to survive and plan on feasting on the "fresh meat".

So the lighting isn't great, so the effects aren't as good SO WHAT!!!!!!!!! I'd love to see 'any' director take Craven's budget for this film or Tobe Hooper's budget from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and make half of a movie today. Directors today can't even think of an original story.

Real fans of the genre will appreciate the originals, the classics such as "Halloween", "Black Christmas", "The Fog", "The Exorcist", "The Evil Dead" etc. People who still need to learn about the genre will prefer the remake fakes.
"The Hills Have Eyes" (1977) one of the best movies of the horror genre hands down!

it is a great film!
i like the scaryness
and the fact that theres not too much gore, i bought it because i no longer have a tv so its good to have new films to watch!!

We bought this film because we saw a trailer on tv and thought that it looked good and when we watched it we were surprised to see how much of a horror film it is, so if you like this type of film we highly recommended you get it the film starts off very slow but what a climaxe it turns into

love the film seen it many time and bought it because of the great price. love horror films and this was a fantastic film to snuggle under the quilt to lol.

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got told about this film by a friend, ive never seen the original version but this film is worth a watch! the story is line is basically about a family vacation. a filling station attendant gives the family directions, they end up stranded up in the hills where a vacation turns into a nightmare after being tormented and tortured by the residents of an old mining town.

Super scary horror movie which will make you jump at every sound, one of the remake of classic The Hills Have Eyes is must have for horror fans collection. Really spooky, fast heart beating movie bu8t beware this movie is not for faint hearted. Great story line, superb cast, one of THE best horror movie I've seen for years!!!

It worths every penny.

it was the hills have eyes 2 but all in all was a good dvd. had no scratches and played fine. but was just expected to recieve the hill have eyes 1, not 2.

If you have seen 2001 maniacs,Wrong Turn and Wrong Turn 2 then this is the movie for you,this is a shock a minute chiller which will have you on the edge of your seat from the beginning,it's about a stranded family that falls prey to a freakish clan of bloodythirsty mutants in the New Mexico desert.See this movie if you love being scared,this movie has loads of disturbing scenes which will make you cringe believe me.

I have seen this film before - it's brilliant for anyone that likes scary and gory films. TOP NOTCH!!