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Grindhouse: Planet Terror (IMDb)

Grindhouse: Planet Terror is a 2007 exploitation horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film is a homage to the grindhouse cinema of the 1970s and early 1980s, and features a cast of cult actors and actresses including Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, and Michael Biehn. The film was released as a double feature with Rodriguez's other film, Death Proof.

Plot

The film follows the story of Cherry Darling (McGowan), a go-go dancer who is infected with a flesh-eating virus after being bitten by a zombie. Cherry and her fellow dancers must fight their way through a horde of zombies in order to survive. The film is full of over-the-top violence and gore, and features several memorable set pieces, including a scene in which Cherry uses a machine gun to defend herself against a group of zombies.

Cast

Grindhouse: Planet Terror features a cast of cult actors and actresses, including:

Rose McGowan as Cherry Darling
Freddy Rodriguez as El Wray
Michael Biehn as Dr. William Block
Josh Brolin as Lieutenant Muldoon
Marley Shelton as Dakota Block
Naveen Andrews as Abby
Tom Savini as Sheriff Hague

Reception

Grindhouse: Planet Terror received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's over-the-top violence and gore, while others found it to be too excessive. However, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $25 million worldwide. The film has since developed a cult following among fans of exploitation cinema.

Legacy

Grindhouse: Planet Terror is a significant film in the history of exploitation cinema. The film's over-the-top violence and gore helped to revive the genre, and inspired a new generation of filmmakers. The film is also notable for its use of cult actors and actresses, and for its homages to the grindhouse cinema of the 1970s and early 1980s.