The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Rob Zombie

Writers:

Joe Ekers (additional story)
Tom Papa (writer)

Genre:

Action | Animation | Comedy | Horror | Thriller

Plot:

Based upon the comic from Rob Zombie, The Haunted World of El Superbeasto is Rob's new film in animation, following the adventures of El Super Beasto and his sexy sultry sidekick and sister, Suzi-X.

Plot Keywords:

Mexican | Good Versus Evil | Adult Animation | Wrestler | Character Name In Title

Cast

Joe Alaskey	...	Erik the Newscaster (voice)
Ken Foree	...	Luke St. Luke (voice)
Tom Papa	...	El Superbeasto (voice)
April Winchell	...	Dame Grace Appleton / Liza / Babs / Dolly / Joan / Gloria / Scripty / Helga Strudel (voice)
Dee Wallace	...	Trixie (voice)
Laraine Newman	...	Lefty / Kate / Courtney / Smelga Strudel / Betty Sue Lou (voice)
Cassandra Peterson	...	Amber (voice)
Jess Harnell	...	Uncle Carl (voice)
Harland Williams	...	Gerard the Exterminator (voice)
Rob Paulsen	...	Michael / Commercial Voice / Bobby Hyde / Commandant Hess / Assistant Cameraman / El Gato / Grossburger / Creature Preacher (voice)
Debra Wilson	...	Cigarette Girl / Bride Fronkenstein / Female Patron / Stripper in Hall / Telephone Victim / Old Woman (voice)
Clint Howard	...	Joe Cthulu (voice)
Sheri Moon Zombie	...	Suzi X (voice)
Brian Posehn	...	Murray (voice)
Tom Kenny	...	Rover / Otto / Old Man / Herbie (voice)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong crude and sexual content throughout, nude graphics, language, violence and gore.

Runtime:

USA:77 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | UK:18 | Canada:18A

Company:

Film Roman Productions

Quotes:

Nazi Zombie: Oh, what a big breath mint.

Movie Connections:

References Curse of the Queerwolf (1988)

Honestly, I was bored.

I am a big fan of House and Rejects, even Zombie's first Halloween, but this animated film was nothing special. With a budget of 10$ million, you're left wondering if most of it simply went to paying the animators. The editing was all over the place and the main character didn't convince you in any way to care for him. In comparison to every other character, there wasn't much to keep you in your seat. I saw the Ottawa premier recently and felt robbed of my time. There was the occasional funny moment here and there, but the excessive use of spoofs (his own films and MANY others) was way overboard. After seeing the second Halloween, I had to admit that Sheri Moon was no actress, but she wasn't too bad just doing a voice for an animated character (which doesn't say much, really). I admire certain films that can poke fun at themselves, and here it was attempted but with nothing funny to back it up. Some people might say that's what he's all about, (what do I know?) but when the entertainment value suffers, there's no excuse. I found myself waiting for the film to end. I don't even believe this film is even worth the download. A friendly warning to all who care...