The Hills Have Eyes - Part 2 Reviews

Before he was famous!

Anyone expecting a re-run or a move-on from Wes Craven's classic had best avoid this one. The only good thing about it is that it obviously has a bigger budget, better actors, and the same dog from the original (in character, anyway). Although Mr Craven did direct it, it feels like a 'you make this sequel and we'll fund your next movie' job, ie, his heart wasn't in it and neither was his talent. There is the obligatory move to centre the action around a group of hapless teenagers, which was the 'new' thing for the early eighties, but we've all seen it since, and seen it much better executed.

Avoid like the hills.

John.

this is not one of Wes Cravens best movies but if you are a fan of his work it is worth watching!!!

[Highly rated reviewer]

Not the best

Let's just say, you know they've run out of ideas when the dog starts having flashbacks to the first film.

A classic for devotees only.

You like Wes Craven? You like seeing the limits of a small budget? Good, solid eighties horror for true fans only otherwise see Wrong Turn for the modern take.

Oh dear....

this follow up is awful. 7 years after the first, it must have ben made to squeeze as much money as possible out of the idea, after TV rights etc. The first ended quite strangly and this does answer some of the questions but you will suffer in the process. Best not rent either.

Poor Sequel

This really was just an attempted money spinner, it lacks all of the horror and originality of the first film, very dissapointing.

What was the point?

'The Hills Have Eyes' is a classic horror movie that fans of the genre owe it to themselves to see at least once. 'The Hills Have Eyes Part 2' is so bad it's offensive.

The dialogue and acting are awful, and the film does absolutely nothing new. What, exactly, was the point in making a sequel so bad that it almost makes you like the original less?

The Hills Have Eyes - Part 2 (1984)

Not a bad film for its year! It did follow on well from the first one, and the same actors were used which is always better!!! A classic to watch!!!

[Highly rated reviewer]

So much recycled material!

Theres so much recycled material from the 1st film in this one. The story is boring. Doesnt stand up at all and well you say to urself... wot was the point in making this film!

Not as good as the first one

A bit disappointing although it did still have you on the edge of your seat at times.