The Bottom Line
- Remains true to Wes Craven's classic 1977 horror film
- Great cast and good effects
- Two commentary tracks but none with any of the actors
Description
- 'Surviving the Hills' - A lengthy making of featurette with cast and crew interviews
- Production Diaries - A series of behind the scenes clips chronicling the filming
- Music Video - 'Leave the Broken Heart' by The Finalist
- Commentary by Alexandre Aja, Gregory Levasseur and Marianne Maddalena
- Commentary by Wes Craven and Peter Locke
- DVD Release Date: June 20, 2006
Guide Review - "The Hills Have Eyes" Unrated Version - DVD Review
"The Hills Have Eyes" is creepy and freaky, with a couple of genuine good frightening moments that are sure to shock even for the most hardened horror fan. Another big plus in the film's favor is the caliber of the cast, a cut above the standard horror film fare. Led by veteran actors Ted Levine and Kathleen Quinlan, the entire ensemble cast - including Aaron Stanford, Dan Byrd, Emilie de Ravin and Vinessa Shaw - does a fantastic job of portraying a family stuck in the middle of nowhere and hunted down by cannibalistic mutants.
The Bonus Features
Wes Craven's always fun to listen to and his commentary track (with producer Peter Locke) adds an interesting layer to this DVD by contrasting this remake with his original film. The behind the scenes features are better than average, with the 'Surviving the Hills' featurette particularly worth checking out. The featurette includes interviews with the actors and crew as well as an inside look at how specific scenes were shot.
