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
Bryan Edgar Wallace
A series of German crime thrillers produced by CCC Filmkunst in the 1960s-70s, marketed under the name of Edgar Wallace's son Bryan, featuring standalone mysteries with gothic atmosphere and masked killers.
Child's Play
A horror franchise following the murderous adventures of Chucky, a killer doll possessed by the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray.
Cults
Films exploring the manipulation, devotion, and darkness of religious and psychological cults.
Unbreakable
M. Night Shyamalan's grounded superhero trilogy following ordinary people who discover extraordinary abilities, culminating in an unexpected crossover.
Underworld
A gothic action series following the centuries-old war between vampires and Lycans (werewolves), centered on vampire Death Dealer Selene.
Wrong Turn
A horror franchise about travelers encountering deformed cannibals and deadly cults in remote wilderness areas.