Pack your car and mind the detours because we’re kicking off summer with an episode on The Hills Have Eyes. From familial tensions to political warfare in the original and the remake, there’s a whole host of darkness to be found under the summer sun.
REQUIRED READING
The Hills Have Eyes. Dir. Wes Craven, 1977.
The Hills Have Eyes. Dir. Alexandre Aja, 2006.
EXTRA CREDIT
Sawney Bean – Scotland’s Most Famous Cannibal. An overview of the Scottish legend.
Fairy Tales for the Apocalypse. Christopher Sharrett’s interview with Wes Craven.
Through the Eyes of America: Wes Craven’s “The Hills Have Eyes.” Matt Carlin via Mubi.com.
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