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Wes Craven made a cannibal family classic with zero budget and maximum chaos.
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Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' (2003)

gritty indie hustledesert fever dreambehind-the-scenes horror

Overview

Documentary

This laid-back interview-laden documentary about the film Hills Have Eyes, The (1977) details the entire production of the movie. All of the financing and weather problems are explained, as well as many other difficulties on set. The interviewees also talk about their starts in the film industry, which took place in and around when the film was made.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Dee Wallace's warm, candid recollections steal every scene.

Production

Desert location nightmares that nearly killed the production.

Best for:Solo: Late-night deep dive for horror history nerds.·Streaming: Perfect companion to the original 1977 film.
Heads up:Disturbing: Discussion of graphic violence from original 1977 film.
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Director

Perry Martin

ReleasedSep 24, 2003
Runtime55m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Anchor Bay Entertainment

Top Cast

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

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Robert Houston

Robert Houston

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Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

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Susan Lanier

Susan Lanier

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Janus Blythe

Janus Blythe

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Michael Berryman

Michael Berryman

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Trivia

Wes Craven was so broke during production that he slept in the desert with the cast and crew.

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