If You Loved The Hills Have Eyes, Watch These Terrifying Movies

Well now, if ya like them creepy movies where folks end up in all sorts of terrible situations, where they run for their lives from folks that ain’t quite human no more, then y’know, The Hills Have Eyes is a good one. But there’s plenty more films out there that’ll make your heart race and your knees knock like that one. If you’re lookin’ for movies like that, where danger lurks in the most unexpected places, let me tell ya about a few that’ll give ya the same chills.

The Descent (2005)

Now, this one’s a real spine-chiller, I tell ya. It’s got a whole group of women, see? They go on this little caving trip, tryin’ to get away from their troubles. But, wouldn’t ya know it, they get stuck down in a dark hole deep in the earth, and what’s worse, there’s creatures down there, and they ain’t friendly. If you liked the feelin’ in The Hills Have Eyes, with all them freaky people tryin’ to hurt ya, then The Descent will have you hidin’ under the covers in no time.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

This one here is another real classic, y’know. It’s about a bunch of young folks who get lost in the backroads of Texas and end up meetin’ a family that’s about as twisted as you can get. There’s a big ol’ feller with a chainsaw, and he ain’t there to help ya, that’s for sure! It’s got that same kinda nasty, ugly feel like The Hills Have Eyes, where the folks in the movie just can’t catch a break. You’ll be grippin’ your seat the whole time, for sure.

House of Wax (2005)

Now this one’s a little different, but still pretty scary. A group of young folks get stuck in some weird old town, and what do they find? A whole dang wax museum that’s got figures in it that are way too lifelike. Turns out, them statues ain’t what they seem, and it don’t take long before the wax figures start comin’ to life—well, not exactly like humans, more like… uh, real scary killers. If you liked the feel of being stuck in a bad place with bad people like in The Hills Have Eyes, then this one’ll mess with your mind too.

Wrong Turn (2003)

Here’s another one that feels right at home with The Hills Have Eyes. Folks are out drivin’ on some back road in the middle of nowhere, and wouldn’t you know it, they take a wrong turn. It leads ’em right into the hands of some cannibalistic folks who ain’t too happy about strangers in their neck of the woods. The movie has that same desperate survival feel, where you’re rootin’ for the good folks to get away from the bad ones. It’ll have ya on the edge of your seat, just like the Hills movie did.

Deliverance (1972)

Now, this one’s got a real eerie kind of tension to it. A group of friends set out on a little canoe trip down a wild river in the mountains, but they end up runnin’ into some real strange folks who don’t take too kindly to strangers. Things get ugly real quick. It’s not the same as The Hills Have Eyes, but it’s got that same “you’re out of your element” feel, where every turn might be your last. You get that same gut-wrenchin’ anxiety when you realize you might not be able to escape.

Cabin Fever (2002)

Now, this one is a bit more on the gross side, but it’ll still make ya squirm. A group of friends go to a cabin out in the woods, tryin’ to get away from everything, but what they don’t know is that they’re about to catch some kinda nasty disease from the water. One by one, they start gettin’ sick and actin’ strange, and it don’t take long before things spiral outta control. It ain’t exactly like The Hills Have Eyes, but it’s got that same feeling of things goin’ real wrong in the middle of nowhere, with no one to help you.

The Evil Dead (1981)

This one’s a real oldie but a goodie. A group of young folks head to a cabin in the woods for a little vacation, but they find an old book of dark magic and well… let’s just say, the evil forces that come out of that book ain’t friendly. The atmosphere in this one is a lot like The Hills Have Eyes—creepy, dangerous, and full of dread. As things get worse, the group realizes they ain’t gonna make it out easy. It’s got that fight-for-your-life kinda feel, just like them others.

The Road (2009)

This one’s a little slower than some of the others, but it’s just as unsettling. It’s set in a post-apocalyptic world where a father and son are tryin’ to survive. There ain’t much left, and they gotta deal with cannibals and all sorts of other threats just to stay alive. It’s got that same grim, survivalist tone as The Hills Have Eyes. Ya know, the kind of feeling that makes ya think, “If I was there, would I make it out alive?”

So, there ya go. If you’re lookin’ for movies that’ll make your heart race, just like The Hills Have Eyes, you got plenty of options. They all got that same terrifying vibe, where you’re just prayin’ the good folks can make it outta there alive. Grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and hold on tight—it’s gonna be a wild ride!