Planet Terror (2007)

After an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it's up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release.

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Robert Rodriguez

Stars:

Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodríguez, Josh Brolin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rose McGowan	...	Cherry Darling
Freddy Rodríguez	...	Wray (as Freddy Rodriguez)
Josh Brolin	...	Dr. William Block
Marley Shelton	...	Dr. Dakota Block
Jeff Fahey	...	J.T.
Michael Biehn	...	Sheriff Hague
Rebel Rodriguez	...	Tony Block
Bruce Willis	...	Lt. Muldoon
Naveen Andrews	...	Abby
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Romy
Stacy Ferguson	...	Tammy
Nicky Katt	...	Joe
Hung Nguyen	...	Dr. Crane
Cecilia Conti	...	Paramedic Cecil
Tommy Nix	...	Paramedic Nixer

Storyline

After an experimental bio-nerve gas is accidentally released at a remote U.S. military base in Texas, those exposed to the gas turn into flesh-eating, mutating zombies out to kill. An assortment of various people who include stripper Cherry, her shady mechanic ex-boyfriend Wray, a strong-willed doctor, the local sheriff, and an assortment of various people must join forces to survive the night as the so-called "sickos" threaten to take over the whole town and the world.

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Plot Keywords:

gas | texas | flesh eating | military base | sheriff | 

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Taglines:

Humanity's last hope... Rests on a high power machine gun

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Aurum [es]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 June 2007 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Grindhouse Presents: Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£80,894 (UK) (9 November 2007)

Gross:

£80,894 (UK) (9 November 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios, Rodriguez International Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min 105 min (international) 91 min (original release)

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rose McGowan has Mysophobia (fear of germs) and had to have the stripper pole sanitized before doing her go-go dance routine.

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Goofs

(at around 47 mins) When Dr. William Block is about to inject Dakota Block with the yellow and red syringes, it is quite obvious that there are no needles in the syringes. At the point when Dr. William Block removes the protective cover off of the syringe with his teeth the missing needles is evident.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Skip: Real pretty tonight, Holly.
[two girls are kissing]
Skip: Goddammit, girls - if you're gonna do that shit, do it onstage!
[walks away]
Skip: Smokin' hot. Whew!

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Crazy Credits

Mr Rodriguez's Chef is listed as Robert Rodriguez....himself!

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Connections

References Women in Cages (1971)

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Soundtracks

"Grindhouse (Main Titles)"
Written by Robert Rodriguez

User Reviews

Planet of The Pus-drooling Zombies

Robert Rodriguez is back this time with a Grindhouse movie. I have always liked his movies. Even though they are somewhat formulaic, I enjoy the action and energy and there is a certain unique South American touch to them. I also disagree that he casts women as mere sex objects. Yes, he does work with incredibly sexy women who look hot on screen but they have much more to do than to look, be and act hot.

'Planet Horror' is his tribute to the 70s exploitation films. Many of such movies have become cult hits and even though hardly anyone would admit (except when among friends) to liking them, they have a growing niche audience and actually sell well. 'Planet Horror' also has the look of a movie on bad old film reel which is pretty cool.

Needless to say, the execution is pretty solid. The wild cinematography, adrenaline filled soundtrack and healthy doze of sex, violence, gore and humour work together excellently. The cast is terrific. While there Freddy Rodriguez (as El Wrey) and Rose McGowen (as Cherry) are leading the film and kicking ass, they are supported by Marley Shelton (lesbian doctor), Michael Biehn (as a Sheriff, what a comeback!) and Jeff Fahey (as the owner of a diner searching for the best sauce ingredient, what a comeback!). They are being hunted by a bunch of pus drooling zombies that include a psycho doctor (Josh Brolin) and a lieutenant (Bruce Willis). Meanwhile Naveen Andrews (a testicle-obsessed scientist) and Stacey Ferguson (a hot lesbian) make hilarious appearances. All the parts are played well by the great cast.

Rodriguez's homage is a thrilling watch. It's funny, energetic, visceral and adventurous. Rodriguez has succeeded again in entertaining his viewers. Now, I'm going to go watch Tarantino's 'Death Proof' (which is the second Grindhouse movie).