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Grindhouse

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 3h 11m
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Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's homage to exploitation double features in the '60s and '70s with two back-to-back cult films that include previews of coming attractions between them... Read allQuentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's homage to exploitation double features in the '60s and '70s with two back-to-back cult films that include previews of coming attractions between them.Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's homage to exploitation double features in the '60s and '70s with two back-to-back cult films that include previews of coming attractions between them.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
184K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,314
519
  • Directors
    • Robert Rodriguez(segment Planet Terror)
    • Eli Roth(fake trailer segment "Thanksgiving")
    • Quentin Tarantino(segment Death Proof)
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez(fake trailer segment "Machete")
    • Rob Zombie(fake trailer segment "Werewolf Women of the S.S.")
    • Edgar Wright(fake trailer segment "Don't")
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Rose McGowan
    • Danny Trejo
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Robert Rodriguez(segment Planet Terror)
    • Eli Roth(fake trailer segment "Thanksgiving")
    • Quentin Tarantino(segment Death Proof)
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez(fake trailer segment "Machete")
    • Rob Zombie(fake trailer segment "Werewolf Women of the S.S.")
    • Edgar Wright(fake trailer segment "Don't")
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Rose McGowan
    • Danny Trejo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 537User reviews
    • 239Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 22 nominations

    Videos5

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    Photos248

    Robert Rodriguez in Grindhouse (2007)
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    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Stuntman Mike (segment "Death Proof")as Stuntman Mike (segment "Death Proof")
    Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan
    • Pam (segment "Death Proof")as Pam (segment "Death Proof")…
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Machete (segment "Planet Terror")as Machete (segment "Planet Terror")
    Zoë Bell
    Zoë Bell
    • Zoë Bell (segment "Death Proof")as Zoë Bell (segment "Death Proof")
    Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson
    • Abernathy (segment "Death Proof")as Abernathy (segment "Death Proof")
    Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito
    • Butterfly (segment "Death Proof")as Butterfly (segment "Death Proof")
    Sydney Tamiia Poitier
    Sydney Tamiia Poitier
    • Jungle Julia (segment "Death Proof")as Jungle Julia (segment "Death Proof")
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Kim (segment "Death Proof")as Kim (segment "Death Proof")
    Jordan Ladd
    Jordan Ladd
    • Shanna (segment "Death Proof")as Shanna (segment "Death Proof")…
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Lee (segment "Death Proof")as Lee (segment "Death Proof")
    Quentin Tarantino
    Quentin Tarantino
    • Warren (segment "Death Proof")as Warren (segment "Death Proof")…
    Marcy Harriell
    Marcy Harriell
    • Marcy (segment "Death Proof")as Marcy (segment "Death Proof")
    Eli Roth
    Eli Roth
    • Dov (segment "Death Proof")as Dov (segment "Death Proof")…
    Omar Doom
    Omar Doom
    • Nate (segment "Death Proof")as Nate (segment "Death Proof")
    Michael Bacall
    Michael Bacall
    • Omar (segment "Death Proof")as Omar (segment "Death Proof")
    Monica Staggs
    Monica Staggs
    • Lanna Frank (segment "Death Proof")as Lanna Frank (segment "Death Proof")
    Jonathan Loughran
    Jonathan Loughran
    • Jasper (segment "Death Proof")as Jasper (segment "Death Proof")
    Marta Mendoza
    • Punky Bruiser (segment "Death Proof")as Punky Bruiser (segment "Death Proof")
    • Directors
      • Robert Rodriguez(segment Planet Terror) (fake trailer segment "Machete")
      • Eli Roth(fake trailer segment "Thanksgiving")
      • Quentin Tarantino(segment Death Proof)
    • Writers
      • Robert Rodriguez(fake trailer segment "Machete")
      • Rob Zombie(fake trailer segment "Werewolf Women of the S.S.")
      • Edgar Wright(fake trailer segment "Don't")
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A double-bill of thrillers that recall both filmmakers' favorite exploitation films. "Grindhouse" (a downtown movie theater in disrepair since its glory days as a movie palace known for "grinding out" non-stop double-bill programs of B-movies) is presented as one full-length feature comprised of two individual films helmed separately by each director. "Death Proof," is a rip-roaring slasher flick where the killer pursues his victims with a car rather than a knife, while "Planet Terror" shows us a view of the world in the midst of a zombie outbreak. The films are joined together by clever faux trailers that recall the '50s exploitation drive-in classics. —alfiehitchie
    • double feature
    • original story
    • zombie
    • real twins playing twins
    • anthropophagus
    • 220 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The sleaze-filled saga of an exploitation double feature.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During filming, Josh Brolin asked Robert Rodriguez for a video camera so he could shoot his audition tape for No Country for Old Men (2007). He ended up having his audition shot with the million dollar digital camera they were using for the picture, directed by Quentin Tarantino, and with Marley Shelton reading the part of his wife in the scene. The tape was then scored and edited by Rodriguez before being sent to Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Their first response on viewing the tape was to ask who lit the set.
    • Goofs
      Because 'Grindhouse' is a homage to the old low budget films of the 70's and 80's, there are many deliberate errors by the filmmakers to give an authentic Grindhouse feel.
    • Quotes

      Stuntman Mike: Do I frighten you?

      [Arlene nods]

      Stuntman Mike: Is it my scar?

      Arlene: It's your car.

      Stuntman Mike: Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. It's my mom's car.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits include pieces of film leader shown in time with the music. Most of these are "China girls," used to check the film's color timing. If you look closely, you will see brief segments of "Death Proof" outtakes.
    • Alternate versions
      Tarantino's segment, Death Proof, was lengthened for showing at the Cannes Movie Festival. Most of the film's scratches (used in Grindhouse) were also cut out.
    • Connections
      Edited into Planet Terror (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Grindhouse (Main Title)
      Written by Robert Rodriguez

    User reviews537

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Tale of Two Movies
    Grindhouse(2007)

    Review 1: Planet Terror(2007) Welcome to the Grindhouse. We start off with an excellent and extremely funny "trailer". This is brilliant stuff. "Machete." You will laugh, you will enjoy the B-movie magic. This is filled to the top with cheese and including the silly voice-over to go. It's a hoot.

    Planet Terror is on. We see retro movie intros with the misspelled words and low budget sound. It's all so well done. Anyway, Planet Terror is the next wave of zombie horror. This movie delivers all the goods and then some. We get all kinds of extreme violence and B-movie humor. This movie takes it all the way with the violence! We also have a terrific cast. The story is actually pretty good.

    Michael Biehn is great as the Sheriff Hague. We also get Rose McGowan as a former stripper. The scenes at the hospital are incredible. When Quentin Tarantino shows up, this can be the most original zombie scene ever! It's grotesque, but you will be in total shock! The movie has an age feel to it and is treated well. We have the old looking film reel to the burnouts and missing scenes too.

    Planet Terror is an amazing tribute. This is one of the BEST zombie movies I have ever seen! Now for a treat. We get a few more rather hilarious and twisted movie trailers. Let me just say is that Eli Roth is twisted. These trailers are a hoot. Damn they are funny. Shlock value guaranteed. Be sure to look out for a surprise appearance that NOBODY will see coming! Now for the Tarantino.

    Death Proof(2007)

    Review 2: After an amazing first half we get a rather lackluster second. Hear me out, Kurt Russel is Stuntman Mike. He is homicidal and bad to the core. I found him to be one of the most likable villains ever. That's a plus. Also Death Proof has some unique kill sequences by Stuntman Mike that are well done and are satisfying. Russel is fantastic as the devil behind the wheel.

    However, Death Proof has many weaknesses. First is the inane and annoying girl-chat that goes on for what seems like an eternity. Worse yet, this has almost NOTHING to do with the movie! Second, the film does not have the old feel of the previous movie. Third, the heroines of the movie are just plain annoying. I, for the life of me got bored and frustrated with the girl chat and could not root for these girls. The second batch of girls were incredibly annoying.

    This is too bad as Death Proof has some really well done stunt work and a nice car chase scene. The revenge chase was lame though, due to the driver constantly cursing trying to be a bad ass at every conceivable moment to the point of hideous. Tarantino should have given Russel A lot more screen time as Stuntman Mike and less to the ladies. I found myself rooting for Stuntman Mike. I felt the ending was well.....unsatisfying is an overstatement. I felt ripped off.

    So, we got a tale of two movies. One a success and the other a massive letdown, despite a few cool scenes. This is a fitting tribute to the days long past, but Tarantino just did not deliver.

    The Last Word: Stay for Planet Terror and the trailers. Death Proof start off right, but hits a crash landing. Watching Death Proof is for the VERY patient. Trust me.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Grind House
    • Filming locations
      • Luling, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Big Talk Productions
      • Dartmouth International
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $67,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,037,897
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,596,613
      • Apr 8, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,422,088
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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