The Hills Have Eyes (1977) - Movie Review

[@CodyLeachYT]

I misspoke. Craven actually worked with Sean S Cunningham on Last House on the Left...not this film.

[@mattcolbert9291]

I was coming to mention that but you already corrected it. I was wondering why it wasnt mentioned in your earlier video on Last House on the Left. Im newer to your videos but man i have binged soooooo many of them recently.

[@COLECOLE-ls9mz]

Hey Cody I’m thinking about joining your pattern do you take movie suggestions/request if I join your patreon? I have a movie I think you’d love if you take movie requests on your patreon

[@dertodesking8379]

@@COLECOLE-ls9mz If you check out his tiers on Patreon you’ll find out.

[@brutallyhonest4190]

ITS ABOUT TIME. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the 2006 version

[@asadnyjfan9008]

True that. Alexandre Aja directed the hell out of it. Mediocre remake script held up by his very solid vision

[@alexanderarmstrong5306]

That version is better... no offense to Wes... but his version was lame imo...

[@papahades2982]

@@alexanderarmstrong5306 well the problem is that he didn't had the budget or the story that he wanted it

[@brutallyhonest4190]

I completely agree. This is probably the best example of a movie that actually needed a remake. Not something like Nightmare on elm street which Wes Craven got right the first time and was only remade to make some money off of the title.

[@salwashabazz7329]

That remake was NOT better than the original lol. It was way more over the top and had more gore but that doesn’t make something a better movie; it never has and it never will. The cast who played the cannibal family were nowhere near as creepy as they were in the OG version. They were more nasty and cruder (maybe) but there was nothing unique about them! There was something about those OG actors and what they brought to their characters! The remake wasn’t bad by any means but it was just like any other “good remake” (more gore and way more over the top).

[@sammysantoro9107]

The Hills Have Eyes remake is literally one of my favorite horror films of all time. One of my favorite movies of all time. Such a great movie and since I watched it as a kid, it’s definitely the scariest movie I’ve ever seen.

[@eriklakeland3857]

My favorite scene in cinema history is that the mutant in the wheelchair singing the National Anthem lol

[@toppaepps3664]

Agreed!!!

[@sammysantoro9107]

Also FYI seeing the movie at a younger age definitely helped in me claiming this is the scariest movie I’ve ever seen, but also I went into this at like 11-12 years old not knowing what to expect. I knew nothing about The Hills Have Eyes and had no idea what I was getting myself into. I watched the movie with my older brother and when the scene where the mutant is on this rock chewing on a dogs leg, and then laughs a maniacal laugh, I swear I looked right over at my brother with the most terrified look on my face. All in all this remake is just one HELL of a movie and I Fucking love it. Can’t wait for you to review it.

[@sharonpopolow6874]

The remake is damn near as perfect as you're gonna get for a horror movie. The original was fantastic for the time it was made and the budget it was made with. The remake didn't really change too much, storywise. Even most of the characters had similar personalities even though they were played by different actors. Altogether, it seems like they just wanted to graduate the original to the level it coulda been had the finances and technology been available.

[@tylongkicks8821]

Do you prefer the original or the Remake?

[@bbcraz1226]

Cody's getting so good at reviewing movies it's actually wild

[@royalwarlord2342]

Yeah i been watching since 2019 and hes by far the most down to Earth but also detailed reviewer now. Its awesome

[@toasterturkey]

One of my favorites. Looking forward to you reviewing all of the other Hills Have Eyes movies!!

[@theodoremartin9333]

This is easily one of the most original horror movies made. The family aspect and the fact that they were piled up in a station wagon! I think anyone over 45 can remember piling up in a station wagon and going on family vacation. REmember the mini van didn't exist yet. LOL

[@michellerosebrown]

I remember the remake coming out as a kid and have not seen it but this one the OG I’ll see first. The villain in the Hills Have Eyes ‘77 was in the music video of one of my favorite bands Mötley Crüe ‘Smokin in the Boys Room’. He played the principal.

[@TwistedSMF]

I always loved the actor who plays "Pluto" (Michael Berryman) He was around quite a bit in 70s/80s. From Star Trek to he was the principal in the "Smokin' in the boys Room" video by Motley Crue.

[@michellerosebrown]

Yes, thank you.

[@davidschulting9806]

Can't wait to see your for review shocker, I know it's not a fan favorite but I still think it's a blast.

[@deecee8972]

There was a Hills Have Eyes 3 made in the 90s, but the name was changed to Mind Ripper due to it being not related at all to the first 2. I actually enjoyed it for what it was, a not so great B horror with Cravens name attached. Lolol

[@rozwynn2349]

sir, you are an amazing movie reviewer. The visceral emotion that was caused by the extremely graphic violence and sexl scenes in Last House on the Left had me covered my eyes and looking away from the TV. In contrast, The Hill's have Eyes is one of my favorite Wes Craven movies. Everything you said is on point with the attachment you form to the family and it was so well cast & acted. Great channel I'm a new subscriber!

[@CodyLeachYT]

Thank you!

[@skyofthelivingdead]

Need to rewatch this, I haven’t seen it since I was like 9. I’ll probably dig it now as an adult.

[@slashercat]

Excited to hear your thoughts on the 2006 remake. One of my all-time faves.

[@ethansiler]

Great content cody glad to see your subs growing been with you for awhile now. Keep on grinding

[@Adam-qv2bd]

I personally loved the exposition scene. That old man delivered his lines greatly. A devil kid turns into a devil man. He really set up the craziness. Sean S. Cunningham did also shoot 2nd unit on the first Nightmare On Elm Street.

[@CadeHoff7920]

Great review as always, Cody. I’m excited for you to get to Music of the Heart. That movie definitely stands out in his filmography.

[@patrickvoorhees1725]

And i have to say it again, i love the remake. It is in my Top 10 Horror of All Time.

[@MrCarpen7er]

No one´s perfect...

[@mr.stabstab1839]

So great to hear you talk about this movie. I love this movie so much, it was my first horror movie I ever saw when I was 8 so I probably hold it in higher regard than most. I watched part 2 a few days after I saw this one and loved it to, though I can definitely see it’s flaws watching it today. Can’t wait for your Part 2 review.

[@angiescott9692]

Wow, I didn't think this was your kind of movie. Then I remembered you are doing the Wes Craven series lol Great job as always 👏 👍

[@joecarroll3371]

Believe it or not, I've never seen this 1977 original. I've seen the 2006 remake & it's sequel. Fun fact: Micheal Berryman was featured in the music video for Motley Crue's Smokin' In The Boy's Room as well as Weird Science (1985).

[@Haddonfieldhigh]

Great review cody. keep up the good work man.

[@base1b2626]

Really enjoyed the review. Thanks for doing all of these reviews.

[@LORDHASBECOMEABOVE]

i kinda have been in an emotional road bump lately as usual so damn i havent keep up with cody lol. great to see you doing well brotha :)

[@anthonyowen9907]

Oh man I've been waiting to hear your reviews on this series

[@nathanslay6342]

This was a really good review! I enjoyed this!

[@horrorfanatic6990]

I like this movie a lot! But this is the rare time I think the remake is much better. The remake is a masterpiece to me. ☺️

[@jasonvoorhees310]

This original film I did like. The remake was your typical remake but this original was a pleasure on my first viewing. The creative take on it was appreciated greatly by me. I just love desert horror, apocalyptic horror, western horror, ect. This fits right in with something like Near Dark, From Dusk till Dawn, or John Carpenters Vampires, and I love that. Great video Cody. Love these director series your doing.✌

[@whitneyryangarrity5265]

I was unaware of the Sawney Bean origins of this movie. Thanks for the info!

[@YaredYahu1212]

"That would bring f" this channel to a whole new meaning-Cody Leach 🤣😅😆

[@richardhoehn9922]

Yup. The remake was great. Looking forward to the review. Although I thought it was the New Mexico desert?

[@CalebTizon]

Excited for Deadly Friend and People Under the Stairs!

[@toppaepps3664]

2006 remake is FAR superior in every aspect! Cant wait for your review on that one👍🏼

[@Grandmastergav86]

The remake is boring and that's the worst sin a film can commit.

[@toppaepps3664]

@@Grandmastergav86 🧢

[@rvnprjr7742]

I was born in 68 didn't watch this movie till the 2000s enjoyed it but I can only watch it once like The last House on the Left. Enjoy your videos look forward to your next ones, will you ever do a review on the cube movies? Shout out to you from the Bay area take care

[@johnnyblaze8030]

Excellent review Cody!!

[@kevincharles1983]

The remake is awesome. I saw it in the theater and everyone stood applauding at the end. One of the better remakes in my opinion along with the TCM remake.

[@taylorpack7705]

Yeah I think they did a good job remaking this, last house on the left, and Texas chainsaw massacre

[@benwhittingtonmusic]

Completely agree those two were the stand outs in that early '00's remake trend. Also The Crazies was fanstastic too.

[@karlo5548]

Can't forget Evil dead remake

[@zackzaharko89]

I really enjoy the 2006 remake, I can respect what Craven came up with in the 70s. Just not a movie I see myself rewatching a whole lot

[@treyprevost2547]

Been waiting all day for this!

[@anthonyhudak9363]

On the topic of "desert horror" did you hear The Hitcher is finally getting a blu ray 4K release sometime this year? Hopefully it means we'll get a review for it then

[@YoungYonk]

I love the remake, never seen this one!

[@papahades2982]

I love the remake too!

[@josephrussio]

I smoked before watching this, and halfway through, noticing Michael Myers in the window freaks me the f*** out! Great review and amazing shirt, by the way.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

I have to say,the Pet Sematary T-shirt Cody is wearing in this video is superb;l’d love to have it.A real work of art.

[@BEATmyguest31]

Would love to hear your thoughts on Lynch’s filmography. Dont think i’ve seen you cover any of his stuff.

[@ethansiedlecki8981]

Great video cody keep up the good work

[@ghostmysteries971]

Nice review Cody, can you rank The Children of the Corn franchise

[@dalestrunk1749]

Keep up the great work brother

[@BrandonJames2016]

I’ve never seen the original I’ve only seen the 2006 one when I was a kid and I remember being traumatized 💀

[@ANGRYPHILMITCHELL]

Are you doing Mind Pipper, which is also know as The Hills Have Eyes 3! . Personally I didn't know that there was a third film until a few years ago, and tbh I don't think that many people realise there is third.

[@TheTrip1995]

Great review man. I hope you'll review The Serpent and the Rainbow during this series. I think it's an underrated Craven film.

[@josephc5116]

Hills have eyes remake is one the scariest movies I’ve ever seen, it’s a true story too.

[@-TimZambra]

Man, I hope you get to do long form interviews with some of these directors. I sense you'd ask much better questions than we're used to.

[@thefractalcurve5462]

FUN FACT: There’s a Hill Have Eyes poster in the basement of the first Evil Dead movie.

[@Blu-RayANARCHY]

Awesome, are you going to do the remakes too man.

[@turbofargo]

One thing I took from the movie is I currently live in Victorville, CA where it was filmed. Not sure what that says about me haha. Most of the town looks aot different but certain areas....not a lot different.

[@Joel-nu1ed]

I think you forgot to include the original remake in your playlist for this franchise

[@nosidam1989]

Great review Cody! I’ve always liked the remake a little better sort of the same way with the Texas chainsaw remake. The originals are respected of course but both remakes were scarier to me. I hope the people under the stairs makes the cut I grew up on that one and it’s a nostalgic love of mine for sure! RIP Wes Craven 🤘🏼

[@victoriaxxrenee]

Anyone know where to find hills have eyes part 2 streaming?

[@StonayBalogna]

It’s here on KZbin. lol Unrated

[@StonayBalogna]

Oh wait you mean the original? That’s free on Tubi

[@jacksample3978]

Hell yeah, always thought it was weird that you hadn't reviewed this one yet. Not the best but certainly a classic and one of my favorite horror movie endings ever

[@usablefiber]

Ok I’m glad it wasn’t just me. Another one I tried watching years ago and all I can remember is that I stopped watching midway through cause it felt like it dragged in the middle.

[@randycunningham7318]

I met Michael Berryman at a horror convention, and later in the hotel bar. Seemed like such a nice fellow.

[@ernestoavila1869]

After Wes carpenter are you planning on doing John carpenter films would love to see prince of darkness review

[@taylorarnold5311]

Prefer the remake but the original is a classic so you still gotta appreciate it.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Quite true.

[@themidnightwoodsman1804]

I only saw this for the first time last year. The setting in the desert is amazing; I think that's the biggest plus for me. There are one or two niggles but nothing major.

[@anthonylee923]

Serpent and the rainbow is brilliant

[@stevemills1979]

Since you’re doing all Wes craven directed movies, are you going to review Music Of The Heart?

[@justforkicks2169]

Yet to see this but definitely adding this on movies to watch

[@dynamo4543]

Cody Dont forget Mind Ripper or known as Hills have eyes 3 as well its considered the sequel

[@JenMistress]

Yeah, I'll agree, though this movie is good, it wasn't until Elm Street where Wes really perfected his craft. And yeah, you can see between this and Last House that Wes was improving still, not quite there yet, but is getting better. And still several I'm looking forward to while you're doing this, Deadly Friend and Shocker just to name a few I loved growing up. As far as the question at the end, I think I saw this first before the remake, although I was only 9 years old when the remake came out, so can't 100% remember for sure if it was before or after.

[@tj112286]

LOL! Ok, that intro was funny! 😆😆😆

[@JoeGrizz1y]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the remake

[@jennifersixx3740]

I haven’t seen this one either. I did see the remake, but I don’t remember it. 🤷‍♀️

[@Xehanort10]

The second Hills Have Eyes is similar to Silent Night Deadly Night 2 where the majority of it's one big flashback to the original with a few new present day scenes.

[@GoreyBits]

I agree. That second act kind of dips for me. And the ending is so damn abrupt. I still enjoy it as a whole.

[@1992Magnascopics]

Next to A Nightmare on Elm Street, this is my favorite Craven film.

[@Equus21]

I remember hating the ending of the movie. I feel like they ran out of film or something.

[@my3rs307]

7:08 you're particularly right about that, Cody, that's why i love slashers, for example, but i don't like when they make it too brutal and shock so it's not enjoyable and entertaining for me

[@RedbullSW]

This is my favorite Wes Craven film

[@modernpeasants7]

Please do Wes Craven’s “The Serpent and The Rainbow”.

[@jamesmoss3424]

Michael Berryman is fantastic as Pluto. 😀👍

[@aligls977]

cody, can i just say i adore you 🐞

[@GarryWilliams555]

This is the only movie I can think of where I genuinely prefer the remake. I look forward to your reaction to the 2nd one and in particular a certain flashback scene.

[@kylerworley621]

Please reveiw the hills have eyes remake and remake sequel

[@Danimal77]

I love this movie, but I actually love the 2006 remake even more!

[@JSPokemonYT]

I fucking love this movie!

[@randycunningham7318]

The OG HHE is the best. A terrifying premise.

[@GenEXReviews]

You're braver than me man. I can't watch these films. Especially, the remake. It's tough to sit through a family getting slaughtered.

[@ilovethetalleys7375]

I love this movie. I think it's one of his best movies.

[@TonySmooth678]

It was ok. I do agree about the brother and sister on screen time

[@1970deejay]

Cube review 💀😎

[@djviddo2620]

"that would bring fuck this movie at a whole new meaning" 🤣🤣🤣 dead

[@TwisterTerror]

Like the remake more but I do think it's a classic Wes Craven film

[@karanvirkooner1993]

Cody should collaborate with Chris Stuckmann and Raiders of The Lost Podcast

[@blakecausey908]

I saw the remake before this film and later actually give it a watch

[@joeymorvant161]

Out of the four movies(both originals and both remakes), this is the only one I never saw.

[@rexdaugherty1987]

Great film I like the remake better

[@TheEagles80]

I've only ever seen the remake and it's sequel but based on your review it sounds like the remake is a beat for beat remake. All of the plot and character details sound exactly like the 2006 version. I'll have to check this out . Always meant to just never did

[@TomUngurean]

Good review Cody 👍 Luv Wes ❤️ and you'll like the hills have Eyes remake Cody it's a GOOD movie I really like the family including the dog the dog will get you hype one scene I promise! And the sequel fun fact Derek Mears plays one of the Hillbillies in the hills idk what there called but it's not a bad sequel but not close to the prior film 😉

[@BluRayAddict1]

Great review Cody. The remake Is way better Imo but this film overall was pretty solid.

[@joemedeiros3610]

Yeah so just like the last house on the left I like the remake better just my opinion great video man 👍

[@GamblerOfFate777]

The 2006 version is way way way better than the original I love the remake it’s a fantastic film

[@brodyatwood3539]

Remake is better but this one is still good

[@papahades2982]

Agree