The lucky ones died first...
Taking an ill-advised detour en-route to California, the Carter family soon run into trouble when their RV breaks down in the middle of the desert. Stranded, they find themselves at the mercy of monstrous cannibals lurking in the surrounding hills.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) is a horror film directed by Wes Craven, released on July 22, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Susan Lanier, Robert Houston, Martin Speer and Dee Wallace. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 1,031 ratings.
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Susan Lanier
as Brenda Carter
Robert Houston
as Bobby Carter
Martin Speer
as Doug Wood
Dee Wallace
as Lynne Wood
Russ Grieve
as Big Bob Carter
John Steadman
as Fred
James Whitworth
as Jupiter
Virginia Vincent
as Ethel Carter
Lance Gordon
as Mars
Michael Berryman
as Pluto
Janus Blythe
as Ruby
Cordy Clark
as Mama
Directed by Wes Craven, written by Wes Craven, produced by Peter Locke.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 1,031 ratings.
You folks. Stay on the main road now you hear! After having announced himself to the horror hordes with The Last House on the Left, Craven's next horror pick would be this, The Hills Have Eyes, another slab of grit and grime. A nuclear family head across the desert in their giant trailer only to break down and find there's beasties in the hills hungry for their blood. It has become very much a popular cult pic with…
Reviewed on October 30, 2015
Though the case of _The Hills Have Eyes_ is a rare one wherein I feel that the remake is in its entirety a better film than the original, Wes Craven's 1977 exploitation horror is still a solid movie, just one that doesn't succeed in its totality. Gimme a Beast spin-off anyday though. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Reviewed on October 26, 2018
This is one I could've sworn I had seen before and while I think I remembered a few scenes, the rest was a blank. In any case, I thought it was okay for a independent horror film with characters that at least weren't obnoxious. It's nothing special but I suppose entertaining enough. **3.5/5**
Reviewed on November 16, 2021
Despite being warned by a cranky old garage owner to stay on the highway, know-it-all "Big Bob Carter" (Russ Grieve) decides to take his family on a dirt track so they can try to find an old silver mine. The road is barely designed for a donkey, much less a car towing a caravan and so into a ditch they go and their troubles begin. Initially, that is just the inconvenience but when one of their dogs heads off,…
Reviewed on April 1, 2023
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The main cast of The Hills Have Eyes (1977) includes Susan Lanier, Robert Houston, Martin Speer, Dee Wallace and Russ Grieve. The film was directed by Wes Craven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Hills Have Eyes was released on July 22, 1977 and runs for 1h 30m.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 1,031 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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