10 Most Underrated Movie Remakes Since 2000

8. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Wes Craven's horror classic, The Hills Have Eyes, was always going to get a remake: given its inherently interesting premise (which concerns a mutated cannibal family living out in the New Mexico desert who pray on travellers), such a thing was plainly inevitable. What nobody expected, however, was a remake that not only lived up to the legacy of the original, but arguably surpassed it in a good number of ways. Not that many people agreed, of course - The Hills Have Eyes was met with mostly negative reviews, but - looking at it again - there is lots to like about Alexandre Aja's 2006 remake. Firstly, The Hills Have Eyes is creepy as hell. The general atmosphere of the picture is seriously uncomfortable from start to finish, whilst the pacing - which allows the movie to build and build to a horrific, chilling revelation - is well-mantained. Aja essentially treats his remake as an old school horror flick, and the use of practical make-up, effects and gore ensure that the tone retains a sense of self-awareness (which many critics missed). The movie's highlight, however, is its central character: uber-nerd Doug (played by Aaron Stanford) makes the transformation from super meek husband to certified badass, and it's a pleasure to watch. If you've written this remake off, give it shot: it's a great little horror.