Planet Terror poster

Planet Terror (2007)

Film · 1h 45m · Rated R

Action, Horror, Thriller

A relentless, gritty nightmare unfolds as accidental warriors battle hordes of rage-filled aggressors with broad, dark humor.

Pulpy and high-octane, with big broad humor. A late-night trip at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Planet Terror parents guide

Extreme gore, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Extreme gore
Our top level for gore.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Planet Terror scary?
Only a little. Planet Terror has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Planet Terror?
Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Planet Terror rated, and is it OK for kids?
Several jump scares, moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Planet Terror about?

Two doctors find their graveyard shift inundated with townspeople ravaged by sores. Among the wounded is Cherry Darling, a dancer whose leg was ripped from her body. As the invalids quickly become enraged aggressors, Cherry and her ex-boyfriend El Wray lead a team of accidental warriors into the night.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byRobert Rodriguez
StarringRose McGowan, Freddy Rodríguez, Marley Shelton, Josh Brolin, Jeff Fahey, Michael Biehn

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