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Death Proof

  • 20072007
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
287K
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Death Proof (2007)
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Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans.Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans.Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
287K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
977
233
  • Director
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Writer
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Zoë Bell
    • Rosario Dawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Writer
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Zoë Bell
    • Rosario Dawson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 755User reviews
    • 231Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

    Videos5

    Death Proof: Blu-Ray
    Trailer 1:09
    Death Proof: Blu-Ray
    Death Proof
    Trailer 0:31
    Death Proof
    How 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' Connects the TarantinoVerse
    Clip 5:09
    How 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' Connects the TarantinoVerse
    25 Years After 'Pulp Fiction', Tarantino Delivers a 'Hollywood' Masterwork
    Clip 3:13
    25 Years After 'Pulp Fiction', Tarantino Delivers a 'Hollywood' Masterwork
    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew
    Clip 3:57
    "The First" Cast Connections: Meet the Mars Mission's Crew

    Photos301

    Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Zoë Bell, and Tracie Thoms in Grindhouse (2007)
    Kurt Russell in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino and Vanessa Ferlito in Grindhouse (2007)
    Michael Bacall, Jordan Ladd, and Sydney Tamiia Poitier in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino in Grindhouse (2007)
    Kurt Russell in Grindhouse (2007)
    Kurt Russell in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino, Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Zoë Bell, and Tracie Thoms in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino and Kurt Russell in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino and Vanessa Ferlito in Grindhouse (2007)
    Quentin Tarantino in Grindhouse (2007)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Stuntman Mikeas Stuntman Mike
    Zoë Bell
    Zoë Bell
    • Zoë Bellas Zoë Bell
    Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson
    • Abernathyas Abernathy
    Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito
    • Arleneas Arlene
    Sydney Tamiia Poitier
    Sydney Tamiia Poitier
    • Jungle Juliaas Jungle Julia
    • (as Sydney Poitier)
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Kimas Kim
    Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan
    • Pamas Pam
    Jordan Ladd
    Jordan Ladd
    • Shannaas Shanna
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Leeas Lee
    Quentin Tarantino
    Quentin Tarantino
    • Warrenas Warren
    Marcy Harriell
    Marcy Harriell
    • Marcyas Marcy
    Eli Roth
    Eli Roth
    • Dovas Dov
    Omar Doom
    Omar Doom
    • Nateas Nate
    Michael Bacall
    Michael Bacall
    • Omaras Omar
    Monica Staggs
    Monica Staggs
    • Lanna Frankas Lanna Frank
    Jonathan Loughran
    Jonathan Loughran
    • Jasperas Jasper
    Marta Mendoza
    • Punky Bruiseras Punky Bruiser
    Tim Murphy
    • Tim the Bartenderas Tim the Bartender
    • Director
      • Quentin Tarantino
    • Writer
      • Quentin Tarantino
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    Storyline

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    In Austin, Texas, the girlfriends Julia, Arlene and Shanna meet in a bar to drink, smoke and make out with their boyfriends before traveling alone to Lake LBJ to spend the weekend together. They meet the former Hollywood stuntman Mike, who takes Pam out in his "death-proof" stunt car. Fourteen months later, Mike turns up in Lebanon, Tennessee and chase Abernathy, Zoë and Kim, but these girls are tough and decide to pay-back the attack. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • psychopath
    • hot pants
    • foot fetish
    • lap dance
    • lap dancer
    • 124 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A White-Hot Juggernaut At 200 Miles Per Hour!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tarantino came up with the idea of "Death Proof" when he was having a drunken hotel night with friend Sean Penn. Tarantino wanted to buy a Volvo because he "didn't want to die in some auto accident like the one in Pulp Fiction (1994)". In regards to the safety of the car, Sean Penn said, "Well, you could take any car and give it to a stunt team, and for $10,000 or $15,000, they can death-proof it for you." The "death proof" phrase had stuck to Tarantino after that.
    • Goofs
      As 'Death Proof' is an homage to the old, low-budget Grindhouse films of the 70's and 80's, there are many deliberate errors by the filmmaker to give an authentic Grindhouse feel.
    • Quotes

      Stuntman Mike: [Stuntman Mike and Pam are in his death-proof car, but Pam is in the passenger-seat which is in a crash-box] Well, Pam... Which way you going, left or right?

      Pam: [enthusiastic] Right!

      Stuntman Mike: Oh, that's too bad...

      [ominous sound effect]

      Pam: Why?

      Stuntman Mike: Because it was a 50-50 shot on whether you'd be going left or right. You see we're BOTH going left. You could have just as easily been going left, too. And if that was the case... It would have been a while before you started getting scared. But since you're going the other way, I'm afraid you're gonna have to start getting scared... immediately!

    • Crazy credits
      In the OPENING credits during the prologue driving sequence, after "Kurt Russell in" there is a quick ten-frame color animation of the title "Quentin Tarentino's Thunder Bolt" which cuts immediately to a simple grainy white-on-black title screen that says "Death Proof".
    • Alternate versions
      After Zoe flies off the hood, she walks back to the car and says, "Phew that was a close one". In the Unrated Extended version it then cuts right to her line, "So, where's the maniac?" In the U.S. Theatrical Double Feature version there's some extra lines of dialog in between: As Zoe notices that Abernathy and Kim have been crying she remarks, "You guys look like shit. Who died?" Abernathy then asks Zoe if she's okay, to which she replies, "Well, I'm gonna have a hell of a bruise on my bum, but aside from that I'll be sweet."
    • Connections
      Edited from Grindhouse (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Funky Fanfare
      Written by Keith Mansfield

      Courtesy of APM Music

    User reviews755

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    It's okay in my book.
    In 2007, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez joined forces to create the Grindhouse film experience: a double feature intended to emulate the thrilling grittiness and distinctive roughness of 1970s exploitation cinema.

    Tarantino's contribution to the Grindhouse project is Death Proof: a weird combination of car-chase action and serial-killer terror. If nothing else, Death Proof does everything that Tarantino loves doing. It has characters who act really cool, always talking with sharp wit and dirty language. It has wild camera work, including some slick black-and-white shots and shots intentionally damaged to give everything a rough, old-fashioned texture. It has an abundance of oldies rock 'n roll, it has oodles of references to other films (including some references to Tarantino's own Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill). It even has dozens of foot-fetish shots, with barefoot characters strutting around, shoving their feet into the camera. And, of course, there's also plenty of pulpy blood and violence to satisfy.

    The film has its share of cool parts and sharp dialogue. The last act is most worthwhile for its phenomenal car chase scene. It lasts for a good twenty minutes or so, featuring a pair of great muscle cars, ripping up the roads before ripping each other up. It's all intended to replicate the look, feel, and excitement of old-fashioned car chase films, such as Vanishing Point (which is referenced in the film, and the film even uses the same car).

    The problem is, however, is that when the film isn't cool, it's totally uncool. In between the big standout scenes, the film drags a lot. A lot of time is spent on the characters hanging out at bars and restaurants, chatting inanely, and often times without progressing the plot all that much. These scenes still have a few standout scenes (such as the saucy lapdance scene), but a lot of it comes off as pointless.

    The story is also pretty weird and mixed. It's essentially split in half, with some scenes set in the past and some set in the present. It's all intended to focus on the main villain stalking two different sets of victims, and the film takes its (damn) time to set things up for the big car wreck scenes. It also takes its time to dive deeply into the characters. Unfortunately, the pacing takes a huge hit in doing so, and the film overall feels uneven.

    Fortunately, the film remains cool and slick, with fantastic photography and editing. Scenes set in the past have been scratched-up and damaged on purpose to replicate that old-fashioned 1970s film look, and it is pretty wild that way. Acting is quite appealing from the cast; especially from Kurt Russell, playing the bad guy for a change, and he is strikingly effective as Stuntman Mike. Writing is very sharp and witty, although not always effective. This production uses some very cool and distinctive sets, props, costumes, and cars. Music is really neat too.

    The film is pure Tarantino, and I can't help but to think that the man must have had too much fun making this picture, because it encompasses all of his signature trademarks. Unfortunately, it's also quite a mixed experience that's not always palatable. Fans should check it out and see what they think, and it's recommended as part of the Grindhouse double-feature experience, but otherwise it's best left as a rental if you're interested.

    3.5/5 (Entertainment: Average | Story: Pretty Good | Film: Good)
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    • Al_The_Strange
    • Oct 20, 2013

    FAQ15

    • Why were the cop and the doctor arguing in the hospital after the big crash?
    • Whose feet do we see during the opening credits?
    • What are the muscle cars in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2007 (Hungary)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grindhouse Presents: Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof
    • Filming locations
      • Texas Chili Parlor, 1409 Lavaca St, Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Troublemaker Studios
      • Rodriguez International Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,126,421
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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