The Devil's Rejects (2005)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Rob Zombie

Writers (WGA):

Rob Zombie (characters)
Rob Zombie (written by)

Release Date:

22 July 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Hell doesn't want them. Hell doesn't need them. Hell doesn't love them. This world rejects them.

Plot:

In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a...

Plot Keywords:

Sheriff | Revenge | Captain | Murder | Sequel

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Sid Haig	...	Captain Spaulding / James Cutter
Bill Moseley	...	Otis B. Driftwood
Sheri Moon Zombie	...	Baby Firefly / Vera-Ellen
William Forsythe	...	Sheriff John Quincy Wydell
Ken Foree	...	Charlie Altamont
Matthew McGrory	...	Tiny
Leslie Easterbrook	...	Mother Firefly
Geoffrey Lewis	...	Roy Sullivan
Priscilla Barnes	...	Gloria Sullivan
Dave Sheridan	...	Officer Ray Dobson
Kate Norby	...	Wendy Banjo
Lew Temple	...	Adam Banjo
Danny Trejo	...	Rondo
Dallas Page	...	Billy Ray Snapper (as Diamond Dallas Page)
Brian Posehn	...	Jimmy

Also Known As:

House of 1000 Corpses 2 (USA) (working title)
House of 2,000 Corpses (USA) (working title)
TDR - The Devil's Rejects (Germany)
The Devil's Rejects: House of 1000 Corpses 2 (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for sadistic violence, strong sexual content, language and drug use.

Runtime:

107 min | 109 min (unrated director's cut)

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

Spanish | English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R18 | Portugal:M/18 | Iceland:16 | Germany:18 (nf) (also director's cut) | Argentina:18 | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Canada:R (Ontario) (unrated version) | France:-16 | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-18 | Sweden:15 (DVD) | Italy:VM14 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | UK:18 | USA:R | Ireland:18 | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Canada:R (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia)

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Lions Gate Films

Trivia:

Rosario Dawson originally had a small part as a nurse in the film. Her character was cut out of the theatrical release for Rob Zombie's decision of not having any Dr. Satan in the film. Her character was killed off within forty seconds of her debut to the film.

Goofs:

Factual errors: The Chevrolet K5 Blazer that Wydell Drives is an '86 Model, but according to surroundings and other tell tale signs, the movie takes place in 1978. This can be proven when Officer Ray Mentions that Groucho Marx and Elvis Presley "died last year".

Quotes:

Captain J.T. Spaulding: I'm gonna have to be taking your car today. See I have some top secret clown business that supersedes any plans that you might have for this here vehicle.
[mutual laughter]
Susan: What's that about clown business?
[laughs nervously]
Captain J.T. Spaulding: [pause] Do I stutter, bitch?

Movie Connections:

References A Girl in Every Port (1952)

Soundtrack:

Dark was the Night, Cold was the Ground

Another film by Rob Zombie.

Devil's Rejects (2005) follows Rob Zombie's feature length debut House of 1,000 Corpses. The local law enforcement officers have surrounded the family compound. They have followed all of the clues and it points to them. Mother Firefly, Baby, Otis, Tiny and Rufus shoot it out with the police. In the ensuing fire fight, Otis and Baby flee the scene. Baby contacts Captain Spaulding and tells them that they need to hide from the police. Can the Fireflys and Captain Spaulding evade the authorities? How will they deal with the sheriff who has a mean streak and a grudge to match? Is this movie even better than House of 1,000 Corpses? You'll have to check it for yourselves!

Rob Zombie improves highly over his first effort. He continues his homage to the seventies cinema with the slasher/revenge genre as well as southern horror. The cast is filled with many under used and talented "B-Movie" actors. As the film progresses we learn a lot about Baby, Otis and Captain Spaulding. A side that they wish they could live but can't. William Forsythe co-stars as the mean hardboiled southern fried sheriff who'll stop at nothing to nab the murderous trio. He wants to show them "family justice". If you like twisted horror films and are fans of Tobe Hooper and older Wes Craven films then you'll dig this one. A lot of familiar faces and surprises can be found in this one.

Highly recommended.