Having seen the first film in Spain, with a Spanish Dub track and no English subtitles, I really didn’t understand much of what the characters were saying, but I definitely understood everything that was going on. This film is no different. The motivations for the characters are as transparent as the executives’ motivations are for pushing this sequel through the grind. However, as predictable as the film might be, and as poor as the film is with regard to cinematic value, I can’t help but think that it does it’s job fairly well, and that it delivers on its promises to fright and entertain.
Ok, so the film won’t be remembered in a decade or so, and it’s by no means a progressive horror film. It recycles nearly every single horror convention and scare tactic, but at the very least, the death scenes are fairly original and gruesome.
It’s safe to assume that if you didn’t like the first film, you are not going to find anything of value this time around. On the other hand, if you thought the previous installment was “the bestest scary movie since ‘The Ring 2′” well you might just have to give this one your undivided attention.
If you’re like me, and you get a kick out of horror films — no matter how cheesy they are — then you will likely find something redeeming in this flick. If nothing else, you can simply gawk at the lovely Jessica Stroup, or revel in the predictable carnage that is oh-so-much fun to behold. You just need to be in the mood for it.
One thing is for sure. The “Hills Have Eyes” series never fails to disgust.
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