An homage to exploitation B-movie thrillers that combines two feature-length segments into one double-bill designed to replicate the grind house theatergoing experience of the 70s and 80s. In "Death Proof," a psycho named Stuntman Mike stalks and kills beautiful women with his car. In "Planet Terror," a small-town sheriffs' department has to deal with an outbreak of murderous, infected people called "sickos." A gun-legged woman named Cherry and her martial arts-wielding partner take on the zombie army. The two films will be fused together by fake movie trailers.

Mickey Rourke, Sylvester Stallone and Ving Rhames were other actors said to be considered for the part of "Stuntman Mike" before Kurt Russell stepped into the role.

Stuntman Mike:
Do I frighten you?

[Arlene nods]


Stuntman Mike:
Is it my scar?


Arlene:
It's your car.


Stuntman Mike:
Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. It's my mom's car.

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Because ‘Grindhouse’ is a homage to the old low budget films of the 70's and 80's, there are many deliberate errors by the filmmakers to give an authentic Grindhouse feel.

Written by Pee Wee King, Chilton Price & Redd Stewart
Performed by Rose McGowan
Courtesy of Varèse Sarabande
(Planet Terror)