

The Hills Have Eyes
1977-07-22 · 90 min · ★ 6.2
Taking an ill-advised detour en-route to California, the Carter family soon run into trouble when their RV breaks down in the middle of the desert. Stranded, they find themselves at the mercy of monstrous cannibals lurking in the surrounding hills.
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Production details
- Directors
- Wes Craven
- Production companies
- Blood Relations Co.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 350,000
- Revenue
- USD 25,000,000
Top Cast
Susan LanierBrenda Carter
Robert HoustonBobby Carter
Martin SpeerDoug Wood
Dee WallaceLynne Wood
Russ GrieveBig Bob Carter
John SteadmanFred
Virginia VincentEthel Carter
Michael BerrymanPluto
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