retread (2006 version)improves very slightly on original(1977);still crap

Rating: 2/10 (7 October 2006)

the remake of the hills have eyes improves moderately on the original.there are fewer filler scenes,and the movie has a more clear direction.there are less drawn out, tedious sequences.things actually happen for more of purpose.no repetitive scenes of characters running around aimlessly,screening at the top of their lungs, just to fill the running time.not much suspense to speak of,but at least some action. the characters are none too bright, to be polite, so they all deserve to die.the lunatics are not scary in any way, and in fact are quite repulsive and stomach churning and not in a good way.there is of course more gore than the original,for no reason other than to show gore.pointless.the music at least is at least a very slight improvement,not grating and pointless, like the original.there is nothing new or original in this movie.really,there is not much more to say.very moderate improvement,still crap and still not worth watching.1.5&1/2* as opposed to 1.5* for the original