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.
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.
The film's dominant themes lean right due to its solution, which champions individual transformation into a violent, self-reliant avenger to protect family and exact retribution against an irredeemable evil, rather than offering systemic critiques or social solutions.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble for both the main characters and antagonists. Its narrative focuses on survival horror and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes or offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
The film depicts the nominally Christian Carter family whose faith and conventional morality quickly crumble when confronted with extreme violence. Their religious values offer no protection or solace, highlighting the fragility of civilization and the ease with which primal survival instincts override spiritual beliefs.
The film "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a family's struggle for survival against a group of cannibals in the desert, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) is an original film with characters created for its debut. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been altered.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) is an original film by Wes Craven. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record establishing their race to be altered.
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