It’s disappointing to say that this installment feels like an inferior imitation of the original movie, and a careless attempt to capitalize on the 2006 reimagining. This time around, the creatures—those who made it through the nuclear disaster—are shown effectively hunting down a group of National Guard recruits. Despite their training, these soldiers prove no match for the monsters, as they are steadily defeated; e…

It’s an improvement over the first _Hills Have Eyes_, though not quite as strong as the second one—the movie titles really make things perplexing. My roommate is very fond of this film, owing to her enthusiasm for military-themed horror; while it didn't completely win me over, I still enjoy watching it again. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. I’d suggest checking it out._