It's funny how a title can spark curiosity, isn't it? "The Hills Have Thighs." It’s a phrase that immediately conjures images, perhaps a bit playful, perhaps a bit suggestive, and definitely memorable. When you dig into what this title actually refers to, you find a couple of interesting cinematic ventures.
One iteration, released around 2010, seems to be a low-budget comedy with a decidedly adult bent. Filmed in the stark beauty of the Alabama Hills in California, this version is described as a "softie spoof" that leans into erotic themes with a B-movie sensibility. Think "The Hills Have Eyes" but with a very different kind of horror – or perhaps, a different kind of comedy, depending on your taste. Reviews suggest a mix of "gratuitous spoofing" and "horrid acting," aiming for laughs or winces with its "plasticized beauties" and "crap-tacular music." It’s the kind of film that likely found its niche on late-night cable, embracing its over-the-top nature.
Then there’s another "The Hills Have Thighs," a 2008 comedy that takes a more Appalachian flavor. This one centers on the disappearance of a local "Hillbilly Icon" named Daniel Boone Owen. The plot seems to revolve around the various, and presumably hilarious, theories surrounding his vanishing act. Directed and written by James Bubba Cromer, this version appears to be more about quirky characters and local color than the overtly erotic tone of the other. We see clips and trailers hinting at a comedic, perhaps even slightly absurd, take on rural life and its eccentricities.
It’s fascinating how the same title can lead to such different creative outputs. One leans into a specific genre of adult comedy, playing with expectations and perhaps pushing boundaries in its own way. The other seems to be rooted in a more character-driven, regional humor. Both, however, seem to embrace a certain independent spirit, aiming to entertain with a distinct, if sometimes rough-around-the-edges, charm. It’s a good reminder that behind every title, there’s a story, or in this case, a couple of them, each with its own unique journey from concept to screen.
