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 and thriller sequel. It extends the narrative of the original film, focusing on a motocross team traveling through the desert. Among them is Rachel, a survivor of the cannibalistic family from the first movie, a fact unknown to the rest of the group as they head toward a trial for a new fuel.
The film has a runtime of 90 minutes. With a vote average of 4 out of 10 from 254 votes on TMDb, and critical scores like 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25/100 on Metacritic, it generally received a poor reception. Keywords associated with the movie include "bus ride," "sequel," "cannibal," "desert," and "abandoned mine," pointing to its core thematic and setting elements. The plot involves multiple murders, a motorcycle chase, and stranded motorists.
Directed by Wes Craven, the film follows a group encountering the same threat that menaced the Carter family earlier. Its production was reportedly affected by budget constraints, leading to a film that Craven himself reputedly wanted to disown. The sequel is often noted for its departure in quality compared to its predecessor.
Why you might be searching for The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
People recall this film for its desert setting, the cannibalistic family, and the presence of a survivor from the first movie among a new group, often searching for details about the original monster or survival scenarios.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer noted that the music seemed reminiscent of earlier Friday the 13th films and considered it the weakest entry in The Hills Have Eyes series, despite finding it less aurally jarring than its predecessor.
Read the full reviewA viewer found the movie to be a tedious horror experience, expressing disinterest in the plot and characters, with the unexpected survival of a dog being the only noteworthy element.
Read the full reviewA critic mentioned Wes Craven's involvement in this low-budget survival horror film, noting that studio interference and budget issues led to a production that Craven later distanced himself from.
Read the full reviewOne reviewer gave the film a very low score, describing it as an amateur effort with unlikable, unintelligent characters whose poor decisions are the only reason the antagonists pose any threat.
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You can stream "The Hills Have Eyes Part 2" on Fandor, Kanopy, and Fawesome. It's also available to buy on DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Arrow Video.
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 is not based on a true story; it is a horror film written and directed by Wes Craven.
In the end of "The Hills Have Eyes Part II," Roy and Cass defeat the Reaper by trapping him in a burning bus and then tricking him into falling to his death down a mineshaft. They then walk away from the mine into the desert at sunrise with Beast, the dog.
Critics generally gave "The Hills Have Eyes Part 2" negative reviews, with AllMovie calling it "atrocious" and Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 13% score. However, some viewers might find it more watchable if they aren't expecting it to live up to the original film.