I
can’t imagine what would be worse – enduring another
plot-less corn syrup commercial, or having the Moeller’s yanked
by a late-night pro? Whatever the case, I won’t be slapping the
palms together and praying to the almighty one that Bobby Z gets to
make a third installment of his horrendous horror homage. No sir,
having teeth pulled does sound like a more enjoyable alternative. Just
in case that bout of gastro you’ve been experiencing hasn’t
been making the tummy do enough back flips, rocker Rob Zombie serves up
another dish of icky horror madness - trailing 2003’s House of 1000 Corpses – the superfluous, hedonistic sequel, The Devils Rejects. After
putting cheek-to-seat on this baby – this time, the homicidal
‘firefly’ family is the target of a relentless sheriff
whose hell-bent on getting revenge on those that diced and spliced his
brother - you’re definitely going to regret asking the quack for
that prescription for bismuth. It’s quite the ordeal. Granted,
Zombie’s also put together a much more interesting yarn here
though, and with the always-great William Forysthe in the lead role of
our rancorous copper, it’s an easier-watch. Or at least a film
you ‘can watch’. If the first film was Zombie’s
tribute to 70’s haunted house horror films, then this is his
homage to the B-road thriller. Not that he hasn’t had to mix up a
horde of blood for this baby. There’s plenty of squirm to be had. Still,
and like the first installment, these films are a bit of a mess.
They’re spics and specks of plot interlaced with the most
disgusting horror moment the guy can dream up. Yep, 1000 Corpses and Rejects
might go down OK with a bottle of Red Label, but if you’re a
abstemious Saturday afternoon cinema-goer – you’re going to
probably regret letting that $15 slip from your pocket - or the $10 you
spent on the DVD from the bargain bin. EXTRAS
One thing's for sure, Zombie knows how to put together an excellent DVD
Package. This 2-disc edition includes commentaries, commercials,
make-up tests, a tribute to the late Matthew McGrory, deleted scenes
and a blooper reel. The extras are better than the film, and go
significantly longer.
Conclusion:
Movie 45% Extras: 70%
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