Across both the original and the remake, the narrative follows the , who become stranded in a remote desert area (Nevada in 1977; New Mexico in 2006) after a "shortcut" suggested by a suspicious gas station attendant leads to a vehicle breakdown.
The films explore the thin veneer of civilization and the potential for "normal" people to commit extreme acts of violence when pushed to the limit. The Franchise History The Hills Have Eyes
The series consists of four main films and a prequel graphic novel: Across both the original and the remake, the