In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a...
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In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a. The Devil's Reject) and they arrest mother Firefly, but Otis B. Driftwood and Baby Firefly escape from the siege. Tiny is wandering nearby the house and also escapes. Otis and Baby call their patriarch, the mad clown Captain Spaulding and they schedule to reunite at an isolated motel in the desert. When Otis and Baby arrive, they kidnap two families of singers, using sadism and violence against the harmless persons. Meanwhile, Sheriff Wydell promises to capture and kill the runaways, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, the Deputy George Wydell.
Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rosario Dawson originally had a small part as a nurse in the film. Her character was cut out of the theatrical release for Rob Zombie's decision of not having any Dr. Satan in the film. Her character was killed off within forty seconds of her debut to the film.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Candy is talking to her boss, he puts the money in the box and it changes position, and then even disappears in one shot.
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Quotes
[Wydell prepares to chase Baby with an ax]
Sheriff John Wydell:
What's that I smell? I smell RABBIT! See more »
Crazy Credits
The DVD release is altered to include "In Memory of Matthew McGrory" at the
end of the film, just before the credits. The theatrical release did not
include this, as Matthew McGrory was still alive.
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"I Can't Quit You Baby"
Performed by Otis Rush Written by Willie Dixon Published by Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI) Administered by Bug The American Folk Blues Festival Clip Courtesy of Reelin' In the Years Productions LLC Otis Rush's likeness courtesy of Bates Meyer Inc.
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