Devil's Rejects

Theatrical Release Date: 2005 07 22 (USA)

UPC: 0313981950780

Studio: Lions Gate

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:[Graphic Violence, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Adult Humor, Profanity, Gore]

Summary: Directed by the prolific Rob Zombie, The Devil's Rejects is a sequel of sorts to 2003's House of 1000 Corpses, and picks up several weeks after House left off. This time, the clash revolves around the tribe of violent lunatics and decidedly valueless family members of the original film, who have come to be known as the "Devil's Rejects." After learning of the extended family's horrific attacks, a SWAT team is sent to take them into custody; all but their crazed Mama escape. In addition to creating a full-fledged media circus, this sends the sociopath housemates on the run, and they initiate a deadly road trip. Meanwhile, Mama has to deal with a violent, vengeful sheriff (William Forsythe). The Devil's Rejects features Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Sheri Moon, Michael Berryman, and Ken Foree, among other cult horror regulars. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Category: Horror

Features: 1080p high definition
16x9 widescreen
DTS HD High Resolution ES audio
5.1 Dolby? Digital Surround EX? audio
English and Spanish subtitles
Audio commentary with director Rob Zombie
Actor audio commentary with Sid Haig, Bill Moseley and Sheri Moon Zombie
Deleted scenes
Interactive menus powered by Metamenu? technology

Devil's Rejects

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 08/22/2006

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Audio: DD-EX Dolby Digital Surround EX (simulated 6.1)

Runtime: 109 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Jason Buchanan

Rob Zombie is a horror fan's horror fan -- for anyone who has ever owned a White Zombie album or listened to any of Zombie's solo efforts, that much is obvious. Not only are Zombie's lyrics rife with the kind of blood-soaked mayhem and obscure genre references that could easily satisfy the dark dreams of even the most steely eared gorehound, but the entire image that he has crafted on-stage is that of a demonic, growling, white-trash metalhead bent on world domination. Unfortunately for Zombie's maiden voyage behind the camera, all the horror street cred in the world couldn't save House of 1000 Corpses from buckling under its own lofty ambition. For those willing to give Zombie a second chance, though, the good news is that the musician-turned-filmmaker has come a long way since those bloody days back at the Firefly house, making The Devil's Rejects one of the most fearless and effective wide-release flicks to come down the pike in quite some time. From the opening credits sequence on, it's obvious that Zombie is trying for something different here -- and his aim this time around is dead on. With his sophomore effort, Zombie has gained the confidence to let his story and characters speak for themselves rather than attempting to overcompensate with MTV theatrics, and his relative restraint pays off because the sheer unremorseful evil of the titular trio is more than enough to keep viewers on edge. There is still a strong sense of style here, and by employing a grainy, washed-out visual palate that recalls such classics as Wes Craven's seminal Last House on the Left, Zombie places viewers in a sort of timeless landscape that sets his gruesome epic apart from the pack. Also key to the film's success is Zombie's stunning use of Southern rock, with the director's remarkable command of sound and imagery ensuring that fans of such classic tunes as "Midnight Rider" and "Free Bird" will never be able to hear those songs again without them being accompanied by visions of bloody chaos and mayhem. At the black heart of The Devil's Rejects, though, it's the performances that truly drive the film to transcend its comparatively anemic contemporaries, and it's here where Zombie shows that he can actually elicit effective and coherent performances from his actors. Appearing as a kind of alternate-universe Charles Manson who has somehow eluded incarceration, Bill Moseley is chilling as the most psychotic of the group, who, in one especially harrowing moment, goads one of his victims to beg for mercy and summon lightning from their God to strike him down. Returning to his role as evil clown Captain Spaulding and thankfully getting much more screen time here than in House of 1000 Corpses, longtime genre specialist Sid Haig provides the kind of creepy comic relief that will have most viewers giggling with nervous laughter. While supporting player Sheri Moon Zombie is serviceable in the role of femme fatale Baby, she simply doesn't have the chops to stand out alongside genre stalwarts Moseley and Haig; and scenery-chewing William Forsythe is horrific fun to watch as a vengeful lawman whose relentless sadism may well outshine that of the murderous trio when all is said and done. As for supporting players, Zombie has packed The Devil's Rejects so full of familiar faces that genre junkies will have a blast picking out recognizable actors, with The Hills Have Eyes' Michael Berryman and Dawn of the Dead's Ken Foree making especially welcome appearances. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Steve Railsback  Actor 
Kathleen Gati  Actor 
Richard Cansino  Actor 
Lex Lang  Actor 
Joe Cappelletti  Actor 
Steve Kramer  Actor 
Robert Trebor  Actor 
Tyler Mane  Actor 
Mike Bellesfield  Actor 
Richard Epcar  Actor 
Michael Burns  Executive Producer 
Michael Paseornek  Executive Producer 
Guy Oseary  Executive Producer 
Peter Block  Executive Producer 
Michael Ohoven  Producer 
Rob Zombie  Director 
Rob Zombie  Producer 
Rob Zombie  Screenwriter 
Marco Mehlitz  Producer 
Andy Gould  Producer 
Julie Yorn  Executive Producer 
Mike Elliott  Producer 
Sid Haig  Actor 
Bill Moseley  Actor 
Sheri Moon Zombie  Actor 
Ken Foree  Actor 
Matthew McGrory  Actor 
Leslie Easterbrook  Actor 
Geoffrey Lewis  Actor 
Patricia Barnes  Actor 
William Forsythe  Actor 
Kate Norby  Actor 
Lew Temple  Actor 
Dave Sheridan  Actor 
Elizabeth Daily  Actor 
Danny Trejo  Actor 
"Diamond" Dallas Page  Actor 
Brian Posehn  Actor 
Tom Towles  Actor 
Michael Berryman  Actor 
P.J. Soles  Actor 
Deborah Van Valkenburgh  Actor 
Ginger Lynn  Actor 
Jossara Jinaro  Actor 
Chris Ellis  Actor 
Mary Woronov  Actor 
Daniel Roebuck  Actor 
Duane Whitaker  Actor 
Michael "Red Bone" Alcott  Actor 
Juanita Guzman  Actor 
Sean Murphy  Actor 
Jordan Orr  Actor 
Kelvin Brown  Actor 
Glenn Taranto  Actor 

Country: USA