The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2

The Hills Have Eyes Part 2

1985Movie90 minEnglish

A motocross team on their way to trial a new super-fuel head out across the desert lead by Rachel, who, unbeknownst to the rest of the group, is a survivor of the cannibal clan which menaced the Carter family several years before.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Director: Wes CravenGenres: Horror, Thriller, Western

Plot Summary

A group of young people on a desert excursion stumble upon a cave containing a family of cannibalistic mutants. Pursued by the deformed family, they must fight for survival in the harsh desert landscape. The film serves as a loose continuation of the first film's themes of isolation and the breakdown of civilization.

Critical Reception

The Hills Have Eyes Part II was met with significantly less critical acclaim than its predecessor. While some acknowledged its brutal premise and exploitation elements, it was widely criticized for its perceived low production values, convoluted plot, and excessive gore, often being seen as a less coherent and impactful follow-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless brutality and bleak atmosphere.
  • Criticized for its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Seen as a significant step down in quality from the original film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally negative, with many finding the film to be a disappointing sequel lacking the impact and originality of the first. Common complaints include poor pacing, nonsensical plot points, and excessive violence without sufficient narrative justification.

Fun Fact

The film features a scene where a character is attacked by scorpions, which were a real threat on set and had to be carefully managed during filming.

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RottenPop

RottenPop

Wes Craven brings us an unlikely sequel to one of his most infamous films. The Hills Have Eyes Part II is a very low-budget survival horror film that is, like many, a victim of studio meddling. The film was written by Craven and had origina...
JPV852

JPV852

Maybe I was tired but man this was a boring ass horror movie. Really didn't care for this one at all and the only surprising element was the dog actually survived. **1.5/5**
Gimly

Gimly

I swear this music is straight out of the earlier Friday the 13th movies... Either way, if you don't count _Mindripper_ (and you shouldn't), this is the worst of the _Hills Have Eyes_ franchise. Though they do scream a little less, and my e...