Koven, M. J. (2006). Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends. Scarecrow Press.
Craven, W. (1977). The Hills Have Eyes. [Motion picture]. USA: Compass International Pictures. the hills have eyes mp4moviez
The Hills Have Eyes employs many traditional horror tropes, including the isolated setting, the creepy mutants, and the family's vulnerability. The film's use of a desert setting as a backdrop for horror is effective in creating a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The family's RV is a symbol of their middle-class comfort and security, which is slowly stripped away as they become stranded in the desert. Koven, M
The mutants, known as the Papa Jupiter, Mama Jupiter, and their children, are well-crafted and terrifying creatures. Their grotesque appearance and brutal behavior are reminiscent of other horror movie creatures, such as the Hillbilly monsters from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The mutants' lair, an abandoned mine, adds to the sense of unease and fear. Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends