The Hills Have Eyes Movies: Release Order
Wes Craven's The Hills Have Eyes is a brutal 1977 cult classic that follows a family stranded in the Nevada desert, hunted by a clan of cannibalistic mutants. The film became a landmark of '70s horror with its raw, unflinching portrayal of survival and savagery.
The 1985 sequel Part II is widely considered one of the worst horror sequels ever made, even disowned by Craven himself, who only made it out of financial desperation. The film is notorious for padding its runtime with flashbacks from the original. After the critical and commercial failure of the remake-in-name-only Mind Ripper was abandoned, the franchise lay dormant until 2006.
Alexandre Aja's 2006 remake was well-received by horror fans for its intense brutality and strong production values, spawning the 2007 sequel written by Wes and Jonathan Craven. This sequel follows National Guard trainees rather than a family and has an entirely different plot from the 1985 film.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
The Hills Have Eyes
When the Carter family's RV breaks down in the remote desert, they become trapped and terrorized by a clan of savage cannibals hiding in the nearby hills.
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The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
A motocross team ventures into the desert to test a new super-fuel, unaware that their guide Rachel has a dark connection to the area's dangerous past. They soon find themselves facing the same deadly threats that plagued previous visitors to this remote wasteland.
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The Hills Have Eyes
A family road trip turns into a nightmare when the Carter family becomes stranded in a remote desert wasteland that serves as a government atomic zone. They soon discover they're being hunted by a family of cannibalistic mutants who live in the harsh terrain.
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The Hills Have Eyes 2
A group of National Guard trainees on a routine training mission encounter a deadly threat when they face off against cannibalistic mutants in the remote New Mexico desert.
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Other Film Series
It
The Losers Club faces off against Pennywise, a shape-shifting entity that terrorizes the town of Derry every 27 years.
Nightmare on Elm Street
The iconic horror franchise following the burned child killer Freddy Krueger who stalks teenagers through their dreams.
Prom Night
A horror franchise that blends slasher and supernatural elements around the prom night setting, featuring mostly standalone films with one connected supernatural subseries.
Romero's Living Dead
George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie saga, featuring classic horror films and several reboots.
The Exorcist
A horror franchise exploring demonic possession and faith, beginning with the groundbreaking 1973 film about a young girl's terrifying possession.
Unbreakable
M. Night Shyamalan's grounded superhero trilogy following ordinary people who discover extraordinary abilities, culminating in an unexpected crossover.