The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (1985)
A motocross team on their way to trial a new super-fuel head out across the desert lead by Rachel, who, unbeknownst to the rest of the group, is a survivor of the cannibal clan which menaced the Carter family several years before.
Details
Budget
$700,000
Rating
4/10 (254 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
VTC, New Realm Entertainments, Hills Two Corporation
About The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
"The Hills Have Eyes Part 2" is a 1985 horror thriller, a sequel to the original film. It follows a motocross team traveling through the desert for a super-fuel trial. The group is led by Rachel, who is secretly a survivor of the cannibalistic family that terrorized the Carter family years prior.
The film’s narrative centers on a bus ride through the desert, leading to encounters with cannibals. It incorporates elements of stranded motorists and features a motorcycle chase and scenes in abandoned mines and buildings, maintaining the themes of survival horror established in its predecessor.
Reviews for "The Hills Have Eyes Part 2" reflect its reception as a lower-budget horror film. The movie holds an average score of 4 out of 10 from 254 votes on TMDB, a 3.8 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 25/100 on Metacritic.
Why you might be searching for The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
People search for "The Hills Have Eyes Part 2" due to its connection to the original cult horror film and its focus on a cannibal family in the desert. Key search terms often involve the bus ride, the setting in an abandoned mine, and the continuation of the survival horror theme.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer noted similarities in the soundtrack to earlier "Friday the 13th" movies and considered it the weakest entry in the "Hills Have Eyes" franchise, though they appreciated less screaming than in other films.
Read the full reviewA viewer found the movie boring and the only surprising aspect was the dog's survival.
Read the full reviewOne reviewer mentioned that Wes Craven wrote the film, but production faced budget issues, causing delays and leading Craven to reportedly distance himself from the final product despite some interesting elements.
Read the full reviewA reviewer criticized the film for its unlikable and unintelligent characters, suggesting their poor decisions were the only reason the cannibals succeeded, calling it an amateur effort.
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*The Hills Have Eyes Part 2* is a fictional horror film and is not based on a true story. It is a sequel to Wes Craven's 1977 film, *The Hills Have Eyes*. [whatisthatmovie.com](https://whatisthatmovie.com/movie/18477-the_hills_have_eyes_part_2)
In *The Hills Have Eyes Part 2*, Cass escapes from the Reaper in his mineshaft by throwing acid in his face. With help from Roy, she climbs out, and they trap the Reaper in a bus filled with bike fuel, setting it on fire. Though the Reaper initially survives the explosion, he eventually falls into an open mineshaft to his death, leaving Roy, Cass, and the dog Beast to walk away into the desert at sunrise. [whatisthatmovie.com](https://whatisthatmovie.com/movie/18477-the_hills_have_eyes_part_2)
*The Hills Have Eyes Part 2* received largely negative reviews from critics, with some calling it "atrocious" and noting its reliance on flashbacks from the first film to pad the runtime. While some viewers might find it to be a cheesy production, others have described it as bland and boring. [whatisthatmovie.com](https://whatisthatmovie.com/movie/18477-the_hills_have_eyes_part_2)