Gritty REboot #48: Exploring Fear: 'The Hills Have Eyes' from Classic to Remake
Gritty REboot by Pedro and Meredith Amador
Episode notes
Get ready for a thrilling conversation as we take a look at Wes Craven's 1970s classic horror movie, 'The Hills Have Eyes', and its early 2000s reboot. We explore the dynamics of the Carter family, the characters in the original and the reboot, and how they compare. We also look at Nicholas Cage’s character and how the family's journey takes a horrifying turn when they find themselves stranded in a nuclear testing site.
Listen in as we share our thoughts on the brutal sequences in the original and the reboot of 'The Hills Have Eyes'. We discuss the realistic effects, and the difference in the depiction of violence. We also explore the character of Lizard, a cannibal who is far more intelligent than Pluto from the original movie. We highlight the jump scare when Lynn appears to come back to life and Doug's heroic rescue mission.
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