MACHETE KILLS: SLICING THROUGH THE MAYHEM IN RODRIGUEZ’S GRINDHOUSE HOMAGE
The Blade Whirls Again in “Machete Kills” “Machete don’t text,” growls the titular hero of Machete Kills, Robert Rodriguez’s sequel to his grindhouse homage, Machete. Released in 2013, Rodriguez serves up another helping of his over-the-top action extravaganza where horror elements are blended with a flair for the absurd. In this wild ride, Machete (Danny…
PLANET TERROR: GRINDHOUSE GORE AND GLORY IN RODRIGUEZ’S B-MOVIE HOMAGE
“In Texas, we Don’t Dial 911” – A Grindhouse Nightmare in ‘Planet Terror’ When it comes to movie experiences that strike a bloody chord with horror buffs, few come stylized in the gritty, larger-than-life way that Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Planet Terror’ does. Released in 2007 as one half of the ‘Grindhouse’ double feature, alongside Quentin Tarantino’s…
Attack of the 50ft. Woman: Towering Terror and Campy Catastrophe – A Gigantic Stride into Horror’s B-Movie Bonanza
“No One Is Safe from Her Mighty Grasp: A Critical Look at ‘Attack of the 50ft Woman'” A Colossal Tale of Heartbreak and Horror In the canon of classic American cinema, the 1958 film Attack of the 50ft Woman, directed by Nathan Juran, stands tall—quite literally. This cult classic spins a tale of Nancy Archer,…