The Hills Have Eyes (1977): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Hills Have Eyes is a 1977 horror thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Dee Wallace, John Steadman and Virginia Vincent. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vanguard (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hills Have Eyes About?
The premise of The Hills Have Eyes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While traveling through the desolate New Mexico desert, a National Guard unit discovers an abandoned research facility. Investigating further, they unknowingly awaken a savage tribe of cannibalistic mutants who inhabit the surrounding mountains. The soldiers must now fight for their lives against the brutal and relentless creatures in a desperate battle for survival.
The Hills Have Eyes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cannibal
- video nasty
- cult film
- grindhouse film
- low budget film
- rape and revenge
- gas station
- desert
- b horror
- b movie
- psycho terror
- racial slur
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- independent film
- mutilated body
- mutilation
- eating human flesh
- disturbed person
- rapist
- suspense
- fear
- falling to death
- murder spree
- psycho killer
- psychopathic killer
- sadism
- sadistic murderer
- serial rape
- sex in a car
- falling downhill
- tragedy
- american horror
- murder victim
- crime victim
- family relationships
- psychotronic film
- apology
- part of trilogy
- hillbilly horror
- body part in title
- four word title
- mountain man
- extreme film
- child in jeopardy
- car
- serial killer
- bare chested man
- allegory
- irony
- old man
- supper
The Hills Have Eyes Cast
Dee Wallace leads the cast, with John Steadman and Virginia Vincent. Directed by Wes Craven; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Craven
Also Starring in The Hills Have Eyes
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The Hills Have Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hills Have Eyes 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Hills Have Eyes Plot Summary
What happens in The Hills Have Eyes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Along a desolate stretch of desert highway, an old gas station named Fred’s Oasis stands in disrepair, where its grumpy owner, Fred, is busy packing up his belongings into a pickup truck. His solitude is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a wild and somewhat disheveled young woman named Ruby, who bluntly states, “we’re hungry” while suggesting a trade for goods pilfered from an Air Force PX. Fred warns Ruby to tread carefully, as local investigators are on the case regarding the theft. ” Moreover, Fred ominously mentions that her father, Jupiter, would end her life if he discovered her intentions, to which Ruby boldly replies that Jupiter wouldn’t hesitate to kill Fred either.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hills Have Eyes, scene by scene
The Hills Have Eyes Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Hills Have Eyes?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of the gas station where Fred works?
Cars in The Hills Have Eyes
2 cars on screen: the 1971 Chrysler Town & Country and the 1951 Chevrolet 3100.
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1971 Chrysler Town & Country Main role -
1951 Chevrolet 3100 Minor role
The Hills Have Eyes Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “The Hills Have Eyes: Part I” and “Blood Relations”.
- Also known as
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- The Hills Have Eyes: Part I
- Blood Relations
- גבעת הפחד
- Quadrilha de Sádicos
- Las colinas tienen ojos
- Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes
- 隔山有眼
- Hügel der blutigen Augen
- Le colline hanno gli occhi
- La colline a des yeux
- Αίμα στους Λόφους
- Sziklák szeme
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- גבעות הפחד
- У холмов есть глаза
- Hory mají oči
- Ögon i natten
- Yön silmät
- Wzgórza mają oczy
- 공포의 휴가길
- Пагорби мають очі
- サランドラ
- Slagterbanden
- Els turons tenen ulls
- Tepenin Gözleri
- التلال لها عيون
- Os Olhos da Montanha
- Ir kalnai turi akis
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The Hills Have Eyes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hills Have Eyes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hills Have Eyes?
The Hills Have Eyes runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Hills Have Eyes released?
The Hills Have Eyes was released on July 22, 1977.
Who directed The Hills Have Eyes?
The Hills Have Eyes was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of The Hills Have Eyes?
The Hills Have Eyes stars Dee Wallace, John Steadman and Virginia Vincent, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Hills Have Eyes rated?
The Hills Have Eyes has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Hills Have Eyes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hills Have Eyes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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