The Hills Have Eyes Timeline ( Real )

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May 25, 1977

Release of Original Film

The original horror film 'The Hills Have Eyes' directed by Wes Craven is released, introducing audiences to the terrifying story of a family attacked by cannibals in the desert.

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March 10, 2006

Release of 2006 Remake

A remake of the original 'The Hills Have Eyes' film is released, directed by Alexandre Aja, gaining popularity for its intense horror elements and modernized storytelling.

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March 23, 2007

Release of The Hills Have Eyes 2

The sequel to the 2006 remake is released, continuing the story of survivors and new characters encountering deadly threats in the desert.

The Hills Have Eyes Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 1950s

Desert Nuclear Testing Begins

The U.S. government initiates nuclear testing in a remote desert area, inadvertently creating mutations in the local environment and wildlife.

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1960s

Mutant Clan Develops

Radiation exposure leads to the emergence of a mutant clan surviving in the desert hills, isolated from mainstream society and hostile to outsiders.

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Early 2000s

Car Family Plans Desert Trip

A middle-class family decides to vacation in the desert, unaware of the dangers lurking in the hills.

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Day 1 of the trip

Family Car Breaks Down

The family’s car breaks down in the desert, forcing them to continue on foot and exposing them to danger.

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Day 1-2 of the trip

Family Encounters Mutants

The family first experiences attacks and threats from the mutant clan residing in the hills.

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Day 2 of the trip

Family Members Kidnapped and Killed

Several family members are captured or killed by the mutants in a series of violent confrontations.

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Day 3 of the trip

Father Mounts Resistance

The surviving father fights back against the mutants to protect his remaining family members.