A very good horror movie

Rating: 9/10 (15 March 2006)

Having recently discovered the attraction of very old horror films, I seek movies which are not simple exploitation of the word horror, such as the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which in my opinion checks one's intelligence at the door. A few things attracted me to The Hills movie, one being the promotional trailer which shows a history of nuclear testing. So it's not completely out of the realm of possibility, as there is a historical precedence, which is clearly illustrated. This is not an entirely predictable movie. Too many movies are, which detracts from their quality. What I did successfully predict paled in comparison to the shocks I received. My companion had to look away from the screen a few times. This movie combines the genres of horror and science fiction. At least one hopes it is fiction! I do not go to the movies to see many horror flicks but this one was worth the trip.