The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

In 2006, director Alexandre Aja brought horror fans a terrifying remake of The Hills Have Eyes, originally created by horror maestro Wes Craven in 1977. This updated version took the already chilling premise and cranked up the tension, violence, and psychological terror, solidifying its place as one of the most brutal survival horror films of its time. Here’s what you need to know about this cult classic and why it continues to resonate with horror enthusiasts.
The Hills Have Eyes centers around the Carter family, an average American family embarking on a road trip through the desolate deserts of New Mexico. Things take a horrifying turn when their vehicle breaks down in a seemingly abandoned area. Unbeknownst to them, they’ve entered a nuclear testing zone where a savage and mutated family of cannibals, the results of government testing, preys on unsuspecting travelers. What starts as a simple breakdown quickly spirals into a nightmarish fight for survival as the Carters face unspeakable violence and brutality.