The Devils Rejects - Special Edition

Starring: Sheri Moon, Sid Haig Dvd Release: 26th December, 2005 Number Of Discs: 1 Format: PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen, Region 2 Encoding

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The Devils Rejects is a 2005 horror film, directed by Rob Zombie. It is the sequel to House of 1000 Corpses. A few months after the events in House of 1000 Corpses, the Texas State Police start making a full-scale attack against the murderous Firefly family residence for the 1,000+ murders & disappearances that they have caused for the past several years. But three of the family members escape. The evil trio then go on a road trip, leaving dozens of mangled bodies in their wake. Evading a massive Texas Rangers dragnet as well as a group of equally murderous bounty hunters led by Ken Dwyer, who is obsessed with finding the deadly killers. The surviving Firefly clan gather at a run-down amusement park owned by Captain Spauldings half-brother, Charlie Altamont. He offers them shelter & a new base of operations for their killing spree as Sheriff Dwyer, the Texas Rangers, the FBI & others slowly close in. The Devils Rejects at the Internet Movie Database.

Now I didn't particularly care for the movie, as it seemed to revel a bit too much in its own despair for my liking. There were some good set pieces & a stunning soundtrack, but careful reflection & watching the DVD hasn't raised it much in my estimation. But... The DVD is actually something rather special.

In case you don't know the film sees the Firefly clan from House of 1000 Corpses back for another misanthropic adventure. Less a horror movie, more an homage to revenge flicks, The WIld Bunch & Deliverance than anything else, this sees the remnants of the clan on the run from Sheriff Wydell. They take some hostages on the way, they continue their murderous rampage while being tracked by Wydell, who is hellbent on avenging the death of his brother.

But the feature packed second DVD is essential viewing even for someone as unconvinced by the film as I was. Best of all is 30 Days In Hell: The Making of The Devil's Rejects which clocks in at a massive 2 hrs 25 mins, & is a fascinating insight into Rob Zombies world of film making. It's a blow-by-blow, detailed account of everything that went into the production including pre-production meetings, auditions, script readings & has contributions from most of the cast & crew. The rest of the extras are more standard fare, but for your buck, you get;

Blooper Reel Deleted Scenes 'The Morris Green Show' Buck Owens' video: 'Satan's Got To Get Along Without Me' Captain Spaulding's Xmas Commercial Otis' Home Movie Make-up Test Matthew McGrory Tribute 'Mary The Monkey Girl' Commercial 'Bloody Stand-Up' Video Stills Gallery Theatrical Trailer

There are two excellent commentaries for the film - the first is by writer/director Rob Zombie, who doesn;t hold back on the trials & tribulations of the movie business, the second is from cast members, Sid Haig, Bill Mosley & Sheri Moon Zombie. Both add to the film, unlike so many mundane commentaries which have you reaching for the off button.

This is an excellent example of how to use the DVD format to its best advantage. If you liked the film, you're going to love this, if you were unsure about the film, it's still worth a look see.

Sheri Moon Zombie, best known as Sheri Moon is an American actress. She grew up in Plainville, Connecticut & is married to heavy metal musician & director Rob Zombie. Her real name is Sheri Skerkis. Moon has appeared in a number of her husbands music videos. She was also featured on the cover of Rob Zombies American Made Music to Strip By album. She has co-starred in House of 1000 Corpses & its sequel The Devils Rejects as Baby Firefly. She will also work as a voice actor on the forthcoming animated movie El Superbeasto. All of these projects are directed by her husband. Moon also appeared in Tobe Hooper s Toolbox Murders. Sheri Moon at the Internet Movie Database.

Editors Choice: The Devils Rejects, View DVDology

Sid Haig is an American actor best knowing for his supporting roles in genre horror & action films. He was born Sidney Eddy Mosesian in Fresno, California to Armenian parents. Sid started his career in early Blaxploitation movies alongside the likes of Pam Grier. In 1997, Sid again starred alongside Pam in the Quentin Tarantino movie Jackie Brown. Pam Grier reportedly laughed out loud when she realized that Sid, who had played thugs opposite her in the blaxploitation films they had made together in the 1970s, was now playing a judge. Most recently, Sid was cast in his most popular role to date, Captain Spaulding in the Rob Zombie -directed movies House of 1000 Corpses & The Devils Rejects. Sid is also a licensed hypnotherapist & practices in Simi Valley, California Sid Haig audio interview at The Horror Channel. Posters Of House Of 1000 Corpses

Editors Choice: House Of 1000 Corpses, The Devils Rejects, View DVDology

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