Planet Terror (2007)

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Robert Rodriguez (written by)

Release Date:

21 June 2007 (Israel)

Genre:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

Fully Loaded

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Gas | Texas | Military Base | Sheriff | Go Go Dancer

Cast

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
Stacy Ferguson	...	Tammy
Nicky Katt	...	Joe
Hung Nguyen	...	Dr. Crane
Cecilia Conti	...	Paramedic Cecil
Tommy Nix	...	Paramedic Nixer

Also Known As:

Grindhouse Presents: Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (USA) (DVD title)
Project Terror (USA) (working title)
Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

105 min (international version) | 95 min (original release)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Philippines:R-13 | UK:18 | Singapore:R21 | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Italy:VM14 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | USA:Not Rated | Ireland:16 | Brazil:18 | Japan:R-15 | South Korea:18 | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R16 | Germany:18 (JK/SPIO) (special edition DVD) | Germany:18 (cut) (DVD version) | Canada:18A (Canadian Home Video rating) | France:-12 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Peru:18

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Dimension Films

Trivia:

Robert Rodriguez wrote the first 30 pages of the script for Planet Terror (2007) back in 1998.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Cherry's gun-leg does not appear to have a function to fire and change ammo, but the leg was designed in the company of a bio-mechanical engineer that clearly has capabilities beyond a rational reality, so the fact that she doesn't need to pull triggers or activate different weapons in the gun-leg is rational, given the context and scope of the movie, along with the obvious fact that the technical functions of the device were deliberately overlooked by the filmmaker(s) to keep the action pace of the "grindhouse" film.

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!

Movie Connections:

References Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Soundtrack:

Cherry's Dance of Death

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!