The Devil's Rejects
The Devil's Rejects

The Devil's Rejects

2005Movie111 minEnglish

The murderous, backwoods Firefly family take to the road to escape the vengeful Sheriff Wydell, who is not afraid of being as ruthless as his target.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users80%
Director: Rob ZombieGenres: Crime, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following a violent confrontation with the police, the depraved Firefly family are forced to flee their home and embark on a brutal, cross-country rampage. Hunted by a ruthless sheriff seeking vengeance for his brother's death, the family faces escalating violence and a descent into madness. Their desperate flight leads them to a violent showdown in a remote desert location.

Critical Reception

The Devil's Rejects received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics acknowledging its intense gore and extreme violence. While some praised its unapologetic exploitation-horror style and memorable characters, others found it gratuitously violent and lacking in narrative depth. It has since gained a cult following among fans of extreme horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless, over-the-top violence and distinctive aesthetic.
  • Cited for its memorable, albeit monstrous, characters and Rob Zombie's unique directorial vision.
  • Criticized by some for its excessive gore and nihilistic tone.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's shock value and the continuation of the Firefly family's disturbing saga. Many enjoyed the raw, visceral horror and the commitment to its genre, though some found the extreme violence to be overwhelming.

Fun Fact

The character of Captain Spaulding, played by Sid Haig, is based on a character of the same name from the Marx Brothers' film 'Animal Crackers'.

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2 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Between black comedy and disgusting horror, it's not a movie that wants to be taken seriously.** Rob Zombie is a decidedly strong stomach man. His musical curriculum could be enough to prove it, but we still have his horror films, full...
Gimly

Gimly

The _Empire Strikes Back_ of the Firefly Family franchise. Firstly because they're both the middle entry in their respective trilogies, and secondly because I gave them both the same rating. And I say that knowing full well how much the fil...