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The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
R
Horror

Release Date
July 22, 1977
Director
Wes Craven
Cast
Susan Lanier , Robert Houston , Martin Speer , Dee Wallace , Russ Grieve , John Steadman
Runtime
89
Main Genre
Horror
Writers
Wes Craven
Tagline
The lucky ones died first...

Summary

When their camper breaks down in the desert on their way to California, a desperate family struggles to survive the attacks of a bizarre cannibalistic family, hungry for fresh meat and determined to terrorize the innocent vacationers. As members of the Carter clan fall prey to these inbred marauders, only a son and daughter remain to rescue their kidnapped infant and seek vengeance against the savages who have destroyed their family.

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