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The Hills Have Eyes

  • 19771977
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  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Michael Berryman in The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
36K
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    • Wes Craven
    • Wes Craven
  • Stars
    • Susan Lanier
    • Robert Houston
    • John Steadman
    • Wes Craven
    • Wes Craven
  • Stars
    • Susan Lanier
    • Robert Houston
    • John Steadman
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    • 255User reviews
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    • 64Metascore
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    Susan Lanier
    Susan Lanier
    • Brenda Carter
    Robert Houston
    Robert Houston
    • Bobby Carter
    John Steadman
    John Steadman
    • Fred
    Janus Blythe
    Janus Blythe
    • Ruby
    Peter Locke
    Peter Locke
    • Mercury
    • (as Arthur King)
    Russ Grieve
    Russ Grieve
    • Big Bob Carter
    Virginia Vincent
    Virginia Vincent
    • Ethel Carter
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Lynne Wood
    Brenda Marinoff
    • Katy
    Martin Speer
    Martin Speer
    • Doug Wood
    James Whitworth
    James Whitworth
    • Jupiter
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Pluto
    Lance Gordon
    Lance Gordon
    • Mars
    Cordy Clark
    Cordy Clark
    • Mama
    Flora
    • Beauty
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The similarities to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) were intentional. Wes Craven was a huge fan of Tobe Hooper's film. He considered his film in part an homage to it.
    • Goofs
      (at around 45 mins) One brief nighttime shot of "Bobby" has been flipped: a cut on the right side of his face can be seen on the left hand side.
    • Quotes

      Pluto: This is air force rescuewwwwww, what's up ?

      Bobby Carter: We're being attacked. I don't know who. We have one gun with 2 bullets. We're sitting ducks!

      Pluto: We recommend that until we can get to you, you stand on your heads, with your thumbs up.

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC and lost part of the final climactic stabbing plus the closeup shot of Pluto's bloodied and mauled ankle. The initial 1987 video release on the Palace label surprisingly restored all of the previous cuts but lost a brief 2 second scene where Mars points a gun at Brenda's open mouth. The 2003 Anchor Bay release saw all BBFC cuts fully restored.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1984)

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    Creepy family meets creepy family!
    Wes Craven's second film is well-crafted and frightening to say the least. LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT was more realistic (almost too much), but this perfect drive-in movie leaves you wanting more. It must have been an unbearable shoot. Check out the 2-disc DVD.

    A definite 7 out of 10 with Michael Berryman giving the best performance. Perfect locale in these California mountains that is scarier than the Bates Motel. Great cast with all unknowns. Dee Wallace was quite touching as the young mother and the old Grandpa Fred in the beginning was authentic to the max! Even if you're not a big horror fan, you should check this out late at night. Wes Craven has a good eye and feel for blood relations!
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    FAQ9

    • Is "The Hills Have Eyes" based on a book?
    • Why is the Carter family driving through this deserted part of the desert?
    • Why couldn't they get a signal on their CB?

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    • Release date
      • July 22, 1977 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Victorville, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Blood Relations Company
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
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