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The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1985): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The Hills Have Eyes Part II is a 1985 horror thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring John Laughlin, Virginia Vincent and Willard E. Pugh. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic.

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The Hills Have Eyes Part II (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Wes Craven
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hills Have Eyes Part II About?

The premise of The Hills Have Eyes Part II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Eight years after the original massacre, Bobby returns to the desert with a group of bikers, seeking closure from his traumatic past. Unbeknownst to him, Ruby’s family has been waiting, continuing their brutal legacy and eager to inflict a new wave of violence. The bikers find themselves in a desperate fight for survival as they confront the horrors of Ruby’s family and the dark history of the desert.

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Themes & Keywords

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  • motocross
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  • threatened with a knife
  • sunrise
  • stuck in the desert
  • running out of gas
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Cast & crew

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Cast

John Laughlin leads the cast, with Virginia Vincent and Willard E. Pugh. Directed by Wes Craven; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Wes Craven

More films directed by Wes Craven, best-rated first: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Red Eye and Paris, je t'aime.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Hills Have Eyes Part II 25 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Plot Summary

What happens in The Hills Have Eyes Part II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the sun sets, Bobby Carter’s (voiced-over) tortured reflections intertwine with his open dialogue with his psychiatrist. The remnants of eight years of trauma weigh heavily on him. Yet, amid the despair, a flicker of hope ignites: Bobby and Rachel (formerly Ruby), now the proud owners of a biker team, have crafted a revolutionary super fuel that promises to power their motorcycles across the perilous desert expanses. However, the looming race, set in the same desolate terrain where the original massacre took place, escalates Bobby’s anxiety.

Full summary

The whole story of The Hills Have Eyes Part II, scene by scene

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Videos

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Hills Have Eyes 2 Trailer 1984
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Hills Have Eyes Part II?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the protagonist that reflects on eight years of trauma?

Cars

Cars in The Hills Have Eyes Part II

5 cars on screen, including the International Harvester Loadstar 1600 and the 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750.

All 5 cars
  • International Harvester Loadstar 1600 in The Hills Have Eyes Part II International Harvester Loadstar 1600 Main role
  • 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750 in The Hills Have Eyes Part II 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750 Important role
  • Yamaha TT 600 in The Hills Have Eyes Part II Yamaha TT 600 Important role
  • 1971 Chrysler Town & Country in The Hills Have Eyes Part II 1971 Chrysler Town & Country Minor role
Details

The Hills Have Eyes Part II Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “The Hills Have Eyes 2 - Im Todestal der Wölfe” and “殺人唔斬眼”.

Also known as
  • The Hills Have Eyes 2 - Im Todestal der Wölfe
  • 殺人唔斬眼
  • Пагорби мають очі 2
  • Quadrilha de Sádicos 2
  • La colline a des yeux n°2
  • サランドラII
  • サランドラⅡ
  • Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
  • The Night of Jupiter
  • The Hills Have Eyes II - Im Todestal der Wölfe
  • Le colline hanno gli occhi II
  • La colline a des yeux 2
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  • Im Todestal der Wölfe
  • Las colinas tienen ojos 2
  • У холмов есть глаза 2
  • Kruté oči hor 2
  • Пагорби мають очі: Частина II
  • Wzgórza mają oczy II
  • 隔山有眼2
  • 공포의 휴가길 2
  • サランドラ II
  • Sziklák szeme: 2. rész
  • Slagterbanden 2
  • التلال لها عيون 2
  • 隔山有眼續集

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FAQ

The Hills Have Eyes Part II FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hills Have Eyes Part II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hills Have Eyes Part II?

The Hills Have Eyes Part II runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Hills Have Eyes Part II released?

The Hills Have Eyes Part II was released on August 2, 1985.

Who directed The Hills Have Eyes Part II?

The Hills Have Eyes Part II was directed by Wes Craven.

More films by Wes Craven

Who is in the cast of The Hills Have Eyes Part II?

The Hills Have Eyes Part II stars John Laughlin, Virginia Vincent and Willard E. Pugh, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Hills Have Eyes Part II rated?

The Hills Have Eyes Part II has 25 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does The Hills Have Eyes Part II have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hills Have Eyes Part II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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