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...happens when a bomb explodes? You turn into a horribly disfigured cannibal that preys on unsuspecting families in a remote New Mexico desert. Based on the Wes Craven 1977 flick, “The Hills Have Eyes” is a mediocre remake of what was originally a mediocre horror film that rides the tidal wave of recent remakes like “House of Wax” and “The Amityville Horror...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Hills Have Eyes | 3/9/2006 | See Source »

...survival, it turns gratuitously violent—and absolutely ridiculous. Buckets of blood are used and poor Ravin’s vocal chords must have suffered greatly from her constant on-screen screaming. Honestly, she shrieks louder than Neve Campbell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and all other horror heroines combined...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Hills Have Eyes | 3/9/2006 | See Source »

...fans of documentary-style filmmaking, “The Hills Have Eyes” is a prime example of this form applied to the horror genre. With archived footage spliced throughout and a grainy lens, this flick utilizes the old-school horror techniques patented by the auteur himself: Craven (who serves as a producer of this remake...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Hills Have Eyes | 3/9/2006 | See Source »

...being overlong and dull. Last year, the show’s producers trimmed its runtime by a half hour and tapped outspoken comedian Chris Rock to give the program some much needed “edge.” To the delight of viewers—and the horror of many stars—Rock used the hosting gig to skewer Hollywood egos and lampoon the self-importance of the entertainment industry. But his barbs may have been a little too incisive—he was not invited back...

Author: By Ben B. Chung and Bernard L. Parham, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Oscars Promise Political Controversy | 3/1/2006 | See Source »

...women's issue but a family issue, we can lay down our arms, and talk about matters far more important than judging other people's choices. Is my child's teacher good enough? Is it possible that computer games are actually good for the brain? Why is it that horror movies these days are so horrible-and that teenage girls like them so much? Are classrooms really biased against boys? Is soccer ruining my childrens' lives, or just my weekends...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Viewpoint: Bring On The Daddy Wars | 2/27/2006 | See Source »

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