Synopsis
Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's homage to exploitation double features in the '60s and '70s with two back-to-back cult films that include previews of coming attractions between them.
Scores
Overall Score
85.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
77.8%
Review Aggregate
82.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 183 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, stylized, action-packed. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnystylizedaction-packedupliftingrealisticgrittytragichistoricallightheartedvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose McGowan | 2007 | $3,453,000 | $5,225,000 | (est) |
| Freddy Rodriguez | 2007 | $2,125,000 | $3,216,000 | (est) |
| Michael Biehn | 2007 | $1,600,000 | $2,422,000 | (est) |
| Jeff Fahey | 2007 | $1,308,000 | $1,980,000 | (est) |
| Josh Brolin | 2007 | $1,119,000 | $1,694,000 | (est) |
| Marley Shelton | 2007 | $985,000 | $1,491,000 | (est) |
| Kurt Russell | 2007 | $884,000 | $1,338,000 | (est) |
| Rosario Dawson | 2007 | $805,000 | $1,219,000 | (est) |
| Vanessa Ferlito | 2007 | $742,000 | $1,122,000 | (est) |
| Jordan Ladd | 2007 | $689,000 | $1,043,000 | (est) |
| Sydney Tamiia Poitier | 2007 | $644,000 | $975,000 | (est) |
| Tracie Thoms | 2007 | $606,000 | $918,000 | (est) |
| Mary Elizabeth Winstead | 2007 | $573,000 | $868,000 | (est) |
| Zoë Bell | 2007 | $544,000 | $824,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score84.0
RT critic review count194
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes195,057
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $25,037,896 | $37,888,991 |
| International | 2007 | $384,191 | $581,383 |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $25,422,088 | $38,470,376 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $12,672,624 | $19,177,049 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $853,000 | $1,290,816 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $318,000 | $481,219 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $14,687,000 | $22,225,335 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $33,001,000 | $49,939,284 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $6,009,095 | $9,093,358 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $67,540,719 | $102,207,060 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $67,000,000 | $101,388,808 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $11,404,000 (est) | $17,257,283 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $1,351,000 | $2,044,422 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $3,854,000 | $5,832,126 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $10,050,000 | $15,208,321 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $93,659,000 | $141,730,960 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $-26,118,281 | $-39,523,900 |
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