Two couples are road-tripping across America when they stumble upon Captain Spaulding’s odd little roadside store. And what a store it is — especially for those of us who love horror and film-related memorabilia. While there, they hear the chilling legend of Dr. Satan, and their curiosity gets the better of them. Soon, they set out to find his house…
Expectations were sky-high for the long-awaited directorial debut from musician and horror enthusiast Rob Zombie. Delay after delay only made the wait harder — but now that the film is finally here, it absolutely delivers on everything fans were hoping for.
For those familiar with Rob Zombie’s music and who enjoy it, you’ll know that while it’s modern, it’s deeply rooted in metal and heavily influenced by horror, both in lyrics and presentation — all delivered with a signature cool factor. The same can be said about this film. Rob Zombie has never hidden the fact that he’s a die-hard horror fan, and many of his lyrics and music videos are packed with references and homages to the genre. He’s even sampled dialogue and quotes from classic horror movies in his music intros and outros. So there’s no doubt — this is a horror film made by a fan, for the fans.
Visually, the film feels modern, but it’s clearly inspired by the experimental horror of the 1970s — and it works. There’s no CGI here, just good old practical effects, and they’re wonderfully executed. Most of the actors are familiar faces from the horror scene, and I have a particular soft spot for Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding. That said, none of the cast hold back — everyone delivers.
The film has received mostly positive reviews, though it’s certainly not without its critics. This is the kind of movie you either love or hate — no in-between.
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