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Maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez details the violent struggle between a ravenous army of zombie-like humanoids who have taken control of the planet and the remaining survivors who refuse to go down... read more read more... without a fight. A dangerous government experiment has unleashed an abominable contamination that turns normal people into murderous mutants. Now, as an infinitely multiplying horde of frenzied psychotics flood the Texas plains, a dangerous outlaw named Wray (Freddy Rodriguez), a sexy stripper named Cherry (Rose McGowan), an unscrupulous smuggler named Abby (Naveen Andrews), and the curiously incapacitated Dr. Dakota Block (Marley Shelton) must try and make their way to the helicopter that could provide their only means of escaping to a place untouched by this nightmarish scourge that threatens to wipe out all of humankind. This nonstop action-horror hybrid originally was released as part of Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's ambitious Grindhouse double bill. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez

Release Date: June 21, 2007

Keywords: action, cult, horror, old, zombie, gory, crappy

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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2007

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  • aquateen2
    January 31, 2012
    aquateen2
    It was a huge risk for Rodriguez and Tarantino making the grindhouse double feature and attempting to revive the genre, and I had low expectations from the start. But Planet Terror worked. I felt like I was watching a good old fashioned grindhouse movie like Rodriguez envisioned.... read more It was bang right on the awareness level with a mix of totally tasteless gore combined with the grindhouse humour. It's a pretty decent film that was well executed and I felt like it belonged. I've never seen Tarantino's contribution "Death Proof" but I have great confidence that Planet Terror will be hard to top.
  • fb100000257973100
    July 15, 2011
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    With the zombie sub-genre of films, there is one law that has been formed ever sense the 1960s: Ever Zombie film made pays homage to that of George A. Romero and him reinventing the entire Zombie image. With Planet Terror, what we get is a blood soaked tribute that is just shocki... read moreng, yet beyond entertaining to watch. Originally part of the film GRINDHOUSE, Planet Terror was Robert Rodriguez's contribute to the film and his is one that has little brain, heart, or stomach but does had a lot of fun into the mix. My reaction to seeing this was that this is my type of B-Movie. Everything from the gritty look of the film to the missing reel half way through, this is a film that is just great to watch with friends (or if you want to gross each other out). Okay, let's get down to the details. Robert Rodriguez, as a director, has always had a soft spot in my heart for his films. Known for making the beloved Mexico Trilogy, Spy Kids series, and Sin City, this film was right up his ally to make. Now, seeing as how he directs this movie, something tells me that he borrowed a lot of director John Carpenter's horror films while making this movie. Things from certain music cues to the pacing in some areas, it just pays homage to him. But, if I had to pick the best scene that he directed in this film, it would have to be the opening credits. Just, how he captures the, um, loveliness of Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan) is just wonderful. But the thing that tops most of it off is that he does not take himself seriously at all and that is what makes this film work. Next is the acting. Most of the acting is over the top with all of the actresses acting like bad ass babes and all of the guys acting like typical tough guys. They all went out of their way to show how ruthless they can be, and while it is all great, the only one person that needs mentioning is Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling. All I am going to say is that: her playing a character that goes through hell and back that includes, but is not limited to, her leg getting ripped off and a machine gun being it's replacement, McGowan just gives it her all to act like this tough chick. Next the script. Like I said, this is a film that does not take itself seriously nor does it go and try to be anything else other then a homage to Grindhouse films and in that respect, it works. Just, expect a lot of one dimensional characters and scenes of heavy violence. Finally the score. Like most of Rodriguez's films, the music has a certain influence of Mexican culture into it. But what makes this film different is that there is that influence of John Carpenter's music that makes each scene a little creepy. Overall, this is not the best of the GRINDHOUSE films, but for what it is, it is a blast. The only other thing that I think I need to mention is that before this film begins, there is a fake trailer for the film MACHETE that is shown. All I am going to say is that that trailer is worth the price of this film. Even more in terms of what it lead to.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    March 21, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Planet terror is a terrific film with a dark, gritty look. The film looks unsettling, and it looks cheap, which adds a certain creative element to the film. The film is action packed, it's comical, it's bloody and gory and it's one great zombie film to watch. It's one of the most... read more creative zombie films I've seen in a long time, and is possibly one of the most original ones since 28 Days Later. Planet Terror has a solid cast and is action packed with awesome horror elements thrown in to make this a thrilling, horrifying action packed ride.
  • fb733768972
    February 12, 2011
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    The first film in this high-octane old fashioned double feature is one hell of a fun ride. With a wildly amusing gruesome premise, Planet Terror proves that action films are far from over. With fresh dialogue and awesome action, this movie rocks! Even though sometimes the action ... read moregoes over-the-top and the dialogue becomes a bit cheesy at moments, it's still a great run. I did expect a bit more from Rodriguez, but what I received was still a great film, even if I thought about throwing up a few times!
  • matertenebraum
    November 15, 2010
    matertenebraum
    I've seen a fairly large segment of this film and don't understand either of the two negative reviews at all. I classed it as a zombie flick and as such found it a good addition to the genre. To say it is the sickest (notice the correct spelling) film ever made shows a complete l... read moreack of cinema knowledge to the extent of idiocy. Anyone who has seen any of Rodriquez's previous work will not be in the least bit surprised by anything in this film and will probably enjoy as such. If you like the Horror genre, especially Zombies, which are thankfully making a return to cinema, you will find a special place in your dark and twisted hearts for this. I have and can't wait to see it on the big screen. Makes a refreshing change from the horror pap that's come out of Hollywood in the last decade
  • FireStormStudios
    June 15, 2010
    FireStormStudios
    This was what I expected. It's really hard to rate these movies as they are designed to mimic over the top sci-fi action movies. Was the acting great? If the actors were trying to be bad actors then I guess it was. Were the effects cheesy? Absolutely, but that was the goal o... read moref the film. So I'm just going to say this, film was fun to watch, not for everyone.
  • ythelastman89
    January 31, 2010
    ythelastman89
    Definitely the better of the grind-house features. Rodriguez actually made a grind-house movie with all the necessary ingredients: Carnage, Sex, Kooky and Crude dialogue, more carnage and some shit blowing up for no reason. Rose McGowan was a total star in this and Freddy Rodrigu... read moreez was great as well. I think this is almost impossible to hate, it's pure harmless fun at the core.
  • lewiskendell
    January 15, 2010
    lewiskendell
    Brilliant! Planet Terror is full of gorgeous women, zombies, and random explosions, and it's funny as hell, to boot. It's not quite as incredible after multiple viewings, but anyone who "gets" the experience will love it. I'll be checking out some more grindhouse-style movies in ... read morethe future.
  • rezpatriot
    December 10, 2009
    rezpatriot
    Just finished watching another film. The "sequal" to Death Proof by Tarantino. Robert "guerilla" Rodriguez directs this movie. Like an answer to a prayer I've been looking for a good version of Night of the Zombies (Battalion of the Living Dead)(Gamma 693)(The Chilling)(Sister of... read more Death) and now I need not look. Everything I wanted and a hell of a lot more! Screw Romero , Rodriguez is my #1 Zombie director of the year!
  • FiLmCrAzY
    September 26, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    If you like zombie movies then you'll love this movie for sure!! its fun,sexy hilaroius and bizarrely weird and random movie that is just fantastic!
    i love the way its written, the way its been produced and directed, and i love the style of how this movie was made its just so cl... read moreever and brilliant!!
    Its also produced by quentin tarantino which he also has a cameo appearence!
    A virus is released into a small town turning all but a small minority of survivors who are amuned to the virus fight back and start fighting against the military who released the virus! it is a fun movie that wont disappoint really worth a watch!

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Critic Reviews

Fernando F. Croce
August 27, 2009
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

Deduces that the nudging awareness and recreation of a genre's tropes is enough Full Review

Urban Cinefile Critics
March 1, 2008
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

Some people call this a guilty pleasure %u2013 a silly expression that has been adopted by serious minded critics who apologise for liking overtly commercial movies Full Review

Rob Gonsalves
February 14, 2008
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

Too ugly conceptually to be any fun. Full Review

Rich Cline
November 9, 2007
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

Geysers of blood, insinuating camera angles and an extremely playful editing style add to the mayhem, keeping us gasping in horror and laughing at the gleeful excesses on screen. Full Review

Matthew Turner
November 9, 2007
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

Exciting, sexy, gory - in a good way - and frequently laugh-out-loud funny, Rodriguez's zombie exploitation flick is the most fun you'll have in the cinema all year. Full Review

Anthony Quinn
November 9, 2007
Anthony Quinn, Independent

Won't make any friends outside of B-movie aficionados, and even they might tire of laughing at all the cheapo gore being thrown around. Full Review

Nigel Andrews
November 9, 2007
Nigel Andrews, Financial Times

Dire and dunderheaded. Full Review

Andrew Pulver
November 9, 2007
Andrew Pulver, Guardian [UK]

McGowan is a suitably slinky presence as the lead avenger with a machine gun for a leg; blood and pus regularly fill the screen as Rodriguez lets rip with gleeful abandon. Full Review

November 9, 2007
Sun Online

Only watch if you have an offbeat sense of humour. Full Review

Kevin Maher
November 9, 2007
Kevin Maher, Times [UK]

A loving testament to exploitation horror cinema and a moronic sop to a certain generation of male film fans' obsession with breasts, guns and gore. Full Review

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