Review of The Hills Have Eyes (1977) by Jason V — 06 Aug 2016
Wes Craven's 1977 film The Hill's Have Eyes is one of the most depraved and jaw dropping films in the horror genre. Wes Craven directs this awesome film with relish as the characters on screen are brutally stalked and murdered by a family of cannibals.
With ever camera shot, Craven makes you feel uneasy as the backdrop of the film is in the open and you end up feeling the same anguish as the characters on screen. The Hill's Have Eyes is a powerful Horror film and this is Wes Craven when he's just warming up.
His Horror talents would culminate with 1984's Nightmare On Elm Street and 1989's Shocker. The Hill's Have Eyes is a film of raw, brutal intensity and is a wild ride from start to finish. The cast is pretty good as well, Dee Wallace and Michael Berryman are the best actors in this film and Wes Craven has cooked up an amazing film that you won't forget.
What makes The Hill's Have Eyes such an unrelenting horror is the mix of genres that Craven uses for his film. The film tends to touch on the Slasher film genres and psycho killer film with hints of exploitation.
The result is an effective film that is a surrealistic nightmare of horror, one that grasps the viewer in a thrilling viewing experience that doesn't let go up until the memorable climax. This is one of Craven's best, and is a fine follow-up to his controversial, but excellent debut feature, The Last House on the Left.
This Craven in his prime and it showcases his talents for effective horror perfectly.
This review of The Hills Have Eyes (1977) was written by Jason V on 06 Aug 2016.
The Hills Have Eyes has generally received positive reviews.
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