Grindhouse (2007)

Directors:

Robert Rodriguez
Eli Roth

Writers:

Robert Rodriguez (written by) (fake trailer segment "Machete")
Robert Rodriguez (written by) (segment)

Release Date:

6 April 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

The sleaze-filled saga of an exploitation double feature.

Plot:

Two full length feature horror movies written by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez put together as a two film feature. Including fake movie trailers in between both movies.

Plot Keywords:

Nazi Experiment | Marriage Proposal | Nude Girl | Priest | Cheerleader Uniform

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

Danny Trejo	...	Machete (segment "Machete")
Cheech Marin	...	Padre Benicio Del Toro (segment "Machete")
Rose McGowan	...	Cherry Darling (segment "Planet Terror") / Pam (segment "Death Proof")
Freddy Rodríguez	...	El Wray (segment "Planet Terror")
Josh Brolin	...	Dr. William Block (segment "Planet Terror")
Marley Shelton	...	Dr. Dakota Block (segments "Planet Terror" / "Death Proof")
Jeff Fahey	...	J.T. (segment "Planet Terror") / The Well-Dressed Man (segment "Thanksgiving") / The Boss (segment "Machete")
Michael Biehn	...	Sheriff Hague (segment "Planet Terror") / The Sheriff (segment "Thanksgiving")
Rebel Rodriguez	...	Tony Block (segment "Planet Terror")
Naveen Andrews	...	Abby (segment "Planet Terror")
Bruce Willis	...	Lt. Muldoon (segment "Planet Terror")
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Romey (segment "Planet Terror")
Stacy Ferguson	...	Tammy (segment "Planet Terror")
Nicky Katt	...	Joe (segment "Planet Terror") / Store clerk (segment "Death Proof")
Hung Nguyen	...	Dr. Crane (segment "Planet Terror")

Also Known As:

Grind House (USA) (alternative spelling)
Grindhouse: Double Feature (USA) (trailer title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity and drug use.

Runtime:

191 min | Canada:189 min (Ontario)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

Ireland:18 ('Death Proof') | UK:18 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Italy:VM14 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Manitoba) | Singapore:R21 | Australia:MA | South Korea:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Austin Studios - 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Dimension Films

Trivia:

The idea for a double feature movie came from Desperado (1995). Quentin Tarantino loved it, and immediately signed on for it to be his follow up to the Kill Bill series.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Deliberate mistake, perhaps, that when Jungle Julie mentions, several times, the group Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch, she says Mitch instead of Mick each time.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Wray: I never miss.

Movie Connections:

References Howling II: ...Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985)

Soundtrack:

Good Love, Bad Love

Go see it in the theater.

I went to the premier in Austin last night. Wow, what an awesome event. Here are a few brief thoughts: One of the previews, that is being made into a movie, looks absolutely absurd and I am sure that it will be a joy to watch.

Planet Terror kept you laughing, groaning, and cringing the entire time. Enough action to keep you into it, enough campy gore to laugh at, and plenty of build up to have you cheering for the good guys. Rodriguez put together an A-rated, B-movie.

Death Proof was also enjoyable. I may have been antsy due to the cramped seating, but it seemed like there was a little lull in the middle. I didn't want to get up at intermission as I didn't want to miss the trailers. As Tarantino has done before, there is some great dialogue flying around the core group of actors.

I will definitely go see it again in the theater. I missed some of the dialogue due to the roar of the audience. However, I think having an interactive audience really adds to the experience.

Enjoy.