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Rating: 6/10 (26 March 2006)

Without a doubt, the 'horror' genre of film is the absolute worst. Not from an entertainment value, but from an artistic value. These movies are made purely to terrify the living the poop out you, and that's kind of a non-artistic motive. They are fun to watch, well to be more accurate they WERE fun to watch. Horror movies have gone down the drain like you wouldn't believe over the past years, and last year had to be one of the absolute worst years for horror movies. However, in 2006 we have had three good horror films: 1) Hostel , 2) Final Destination 3, and 3) The Hills Have Eyes.
To be perfectly honest, 'The Hills Have Eyes', the remake of the Wes Craven cheesy 70s cult classic, plays by it's own rules and is in many ways different and superior to the generic filth that seems to be plaguing most horror films in recent years. Simply put, 'The Hills Have Eyes' is unpredictable, well-acted, creatively shot, successful in bringing out some emotion when characters die, and most importantly it's genuinely creepy. Now that isn't to say it's a great movie, because it's not. However, 'The Hills Have Eyes' knows it's capabilities as a horror slasher flick and doesn't try to be something it's not. It's hard to stomach, sure, but like any horror movies if you don't like the concept, don't see the movie! I however would recommend seeing it if you into the horror scene. You may find it to be a sick and twisted delight. Grade: B- (screened at Harkins Arizona Mills 24, Tempe, Arizona, 3/11/06)