Planet Terror (2007)

After an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it's up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release.

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Robert Rodriguez

Stars:

Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodríguez, Josh Brolin

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rose McGowan	...	Cherry Darling
Freddy Rodríguez	...	Wray (as Freddy Rodriguez)
Josh Brolin	...	Dr. William Block
Marley Shelton	...	Dr. Dakota Block
Jeff Fahey	...	J.T.
Michael Biehn	...	Sheriff Hague
Rebel Rodriguez	...	Tony Block
Bruce Willis	...	Lt. Muldoon
Naveen Andrews	...	Abby
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Romy
Fergie	...	Tammy (as Stacy Ferguson)
Nicky Katt	...	Joe
Hung Nguyen	...	Dr. Crane
Cecilia Conti	...	Paramedic Cecil
Tommy Nix	...	Paramedic Nixer

Storyline

After an experimental bio-nerve gas is accidentally released at a remote U.S. military base in Texas, those exposed to the gas turn into flesh-eating, mutating zombies out to kill. An assortment of various people who include stripper Cherry, her shady mechanic ex-boyfriend Wray, a strong-willed doctor, the local sheriff, and an assortment of various people must join forces to survive the night as the so-called "sickos" threaten to take over the whole town and the world.

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Plot Keywords:

go go dancer | zombie | pole dancer | extramarital affair | lesbian relationship | 

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Taglines:

Fully Loaded

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2008 (Mexico)

Also Known As:

Project Terror

Filming Locations:

Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios, Rodriguez International Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min (international) 91 min (original)

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The appearance of Bruce Willis in a minor role is a subtle nod to an old marketing trick often employed by Grindhouse makers. They would contract a big-name movie star to appear in their movie for one day, for a few frontal shots only, while the rest of the scenes were done with a double filmed from the back. A picture of the big star would then be placed prominently on the movie's poster in order to boost sales. (Example: Bruce Willis' character of Lieutenant Muldoon is never in the same frame with the other actors, indicating that all of his scenes were filmed separately.)

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Goofs

In the jail cell scene where Wray (Freddy Rodriguez) asks J.T. (Jeff Fahey) if he's alright, he holds his gun upside down while he fakes handing it to the guard, he then shoots the guard. He is holding the gun by the frame. The gun is a 1911 style pistol. A 1911 style pistol can only be fired by squeezing the grip safety on the back of the pistols grip. The gun would never have fired in this case. However, not all 1911 style pistols have the grip safety. More than one manufacturer has made a 1911 style pistol without the grip safety and there are plenty of people capable of pinning this feature on an original or replacing the frame for one without a grip safety.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Skip: Real pretty tonight, Holly.
[two girls are kissing]
Skip: Goddammit, girls - if you're gonna do that shit, do it onstage!
[walks away]
Skip: Smokin' hot. Whew!

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Crazy Credits

SPECIAL THANKS TO Mum, Daddy-O, Bubbas and Tatas

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Alternate Versions

A 91 minute version was part of the "Grindhouse" (2007) double feature. A 105 minute single feature version was prepared as an international version. The longer international version was used for the single feature DVD release in the United States.

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Connections

References Cry of the Banshee (1970)

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Soundtracks

Two Against the World
Written by Rebecca Rodriguez and Robert Rodriguez
Performed by Rose McGowan

User Reviews

Better than Death Proof

Everyone I know loves this movie, including my Girlfriend. Yes, it has it's gross-out moments, but they are all so over the top that they aren't all that disturbing. The whole movie is supposed to be grimy and cheesy so if you expect a slick Hollywood blockbuster you might be disappointed. If you are a fan of MST3K movies then check this one out. It's an amazing recreation of a movie they'd watch! I mean that as a compliment. I found Death Proof to be slightly Borning until the last 20 minutes. But, in this movie, it's almost all non-stop action! There are also some really funny cuts, dialog and special effects. This movie is not to be taken seriously. Turn down the lights, get some popcorn and enjoy the ride!