The Devil's Rejects
Lion's Gate (2005)
Action, Crime, Horror
In Collection
#719
8*
Seen ItYes
(6/13/2011)
031398185437
IMDB   7.0
101 mins USA/English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Sid Haig Captain Spaulding/James Cutter
Bill Moseley Otis B. Driftwood
Sheri Moon Baby Firefly/Vera-Ellen
William Forsythe Sheriff John Quincy Wydell
Ken Foree Charlie Altamont
Matthew McGrory Tiny
Leslie Easterbrook Mother Firefly
Geoffrey Lewis Roy Sullivan
Priscilla Barnes Gloria Sullivan
Dave Sheridan Officer Ray Dobson
Kate Norby Wendy Banjo
Director Rob Zombie
Producer Mike Elliott
Andy Gould
Marco Mehlitz
Peter Block
Michael Burns
Rob Zombie
Writer Rob Zombie
Cinematography Phil Parmet
Musician Rob Zombie
Tyler Bates

Directed by the prolific Rob Zombie, The Devil's Rejects is the sequel to 2003's House of 1000 Corpses, and picks up several weeks after House left off. This time, the clash revolves around the tribe of violent lunatics violent and decidedly valueless family members of the original film, who come to be known as the "Devil's Rejects." After learning of the family's horrific attacks, a SWAT team is sent to take them into custody; all but their crazed Mama escape. Unfortunately, in addition to creating a full-fledged media circus, this leaves the sociopath housemates and their bloodthirsty assailants nowhere to go but out into the world, and initiates a deadly road trip. The Devil's Rejects features Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Sheri Moon, Michael Berryman, Ken Foree, and William Forsythe, among other cult horror regulars. — Tracie Cooper
Edition Details
Edition Unrated Widescreen Edition
Release Date 11/8/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: DD-EX 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: DTS ES 6.1 [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 11/19/2005
Owner Thomas Eisenmann
Store Best Buy
Purchase Price $17.99
Condition Excellent
Reviewed Widescreen Review
Bit Rate 448 KB
Anamophic Yes
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Features
Anamophic
The special features on Disc One include audio commentary with director Rob Zombie; actor audio commentary with Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Sheri Moon Zombie; a five-minute blooper reel; a 13-minute showing of "The Morris Green Show—'Ruggsville's #1 Talk Show'"; a commercial for Mary The Monkey Girl; a Spaulding Christmas commercial, (Ho, Ho, Ho!); a quick little film (thank goodness) called "Cheerleader Missing"—The Otis Home Movie; the Buck Owens "Satan's Got To Get Along Without Me" music video; 13 minutes of deleted scenes; a 13-minute makeup test reel; a two-minute tribute to actor Matthew McGrory; a still gallery; the theatrical trailer; and TV spots. Disc Two is a 145-minute documentary entitled "30 Days In Hell: The Making Of The Devil's Rejects."

Widescreen Review
Story Synopsis:
A sequel to the slasher film, "House Of 1000 Corpses," the movie begins with Sheriff John Quincey Wydell (Forsythe) and local authorities on a "search and destroy" mission at a decaying farmhouse. Determined to capture the family responsible for 75+ brutal murders, they charge in with guns blazing. But Otis (Moseley) and sister Baby (Zombie) escape to the no-tell Motel to wait for their daddy Captain Spaulding (Haig), where "The Devil's Rejects" continue to enjoy taking pleasure in their blood baths. Based on characters created by Rob Zombie. (Tricia Spears)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture has a gritty appearance that often gives the impression that it’s shot on home video. Plenty of film grain in the source element adds a gritty texture to the visuals. Colors are generally well-balanced, and hues are stylized to appear, at times, washed out. Images can also appear highly contrasted with blown-out whites and deep, flat colors. There is some pixel breakup, but little in the way of bothersome edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
Both the matrix 5.1-channel Dolby® Digital EX and discrete 6.1-channel DTS-ES® encodings of this soundtrack have their moments, with good surround envelopment at times, and a wide front soundstage. Unfortunately, however, the surrounds can be completely ignored, especially indoors, which can take away from the overall experience. Dialogue does not sound completely tonally accurate, with a slightly thin character. Occasionally there is also a slight ringing over the dialogue, which can be a distraction. The DTS-ES track offers slightly higher fidelity, and the discrete center surround channel provides for much better imaging across the surroundfield. (Danny Richelieu)