Planet Terror is Robert Rodriguez’s tribute to B-grade zombie horror. It’s full of gratuitous gore, sex and violence. Every frame has simulated wear and tear. The acting is hammy and the plot is threadbare and silly. But my, what fun it is. Essentially the plot consists of a zombie takeover of Austin, Texas, following the desperate plight of a rag tag group of survivors, led by an ex-stripper whom has a machine gun for a leg. Did I mention it’s not serious at all; it’s just entertainment at its cheesiest best.

It’s extremely hard to review a movie such as this, which was made with the clear intent of looking and sounding like a world worn, vintage film. Everything I would normally mark down a transfer for is here and accounted for; colour bleed, print artifacts and overt grain. Of course, this is the aim of the movie and as a reflection of the movie makers intent; this is actually a wonderfully accurate presentation.



Link: Tweaktown