Gritty REboot #48: Exploring Fear: 'The Hills Have Eyes' from Classic to Remake

Get ready for a thrilling conversation as we take a look at Wes Craven's 1970s classic horror movie, 'The Hills Have Eyes', and its early 2000s reboot. We explore the dynamics of the Carter family, the characters in the original and the reboot, and how they compare. We also look at Nicholas Cage’s character and how the family's journey takes a horrifying turn when they find themselves stranded in a nuclear testing site.Listen in as we share our thoughts on the brutal sequences in the original and the reboot of 'The Hills Have Eyes'. We discuss the realistic effects, and the difference in the depiction of violence. We also explore the character of Lizard, a cannibal who is far more intelligent than Pluto from the original movie. We highlight the jump scare when Lynn appears to come back to life and Doug's heroic rescue mission. Finally, we analyze the reviews of the 2006 remake and debate the idea of horror movies being scary or stomach-turning. You'll get to hear about Stephen King's obsession with women's breasts and the infamous one-star review entitled 'Repugnant'. We also discuss the impact and legacy of Roger Ebert and his contribution to the film industry. Plus, we share our thoughts on the DCEU reboot of the Flash movie and how it doesn't really matter because the multiverse has been thrown off balance by the Flash's attempt to save his mother.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:00) - Kayak Hobbies and Movie Reviews(0:11:34) - Road Trip Terror and Radio Calls(0:24:17) - "The Hills Have Eyes" Plot Summary(0:29:26) - "The Strangers" and Its Characters(0:32:58) - "The Hills Have Eyes" Movie Discussion(0:44:11) - Discussion of a Mutant-Focused Movie Remake(0:54:33) - Brutal Sequences in Different Versions Comparison(1:07:14) - "The Hills Have Eyes" Remake Discussion(1:15:43) - Expressing Disapproval of Roger Ebert