Grindhouse Movies: Core Double Feature
The original Grindhouse theatrical experience as intended by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. This watch order presents the two films that formed the core double feature: a zombie action-horror and a slasher-thriller.
Planet Terror and Death Proof are completely separate stories with no shared characters or continuity, designed as loving tributes to different subgenres of exploitation cinema. Together, they capture the authentic grindhouse movie experience that inspired all the subsequent spin-offs.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Planet Terror
When a mysterious outbreak turns townspeople into flesh-eating zombies, a one-legged go-go dancer and her ex-boyfriend must lead a group of survivors through the night in this grindhouse horror-action film.
Death Proof
A psychopathic stuntman stalks and terrorizes groups of young women using his weaponized muscle car in this Quentin Tarantino grindhouse thriller.
Other Film Series
Phantasm
A surreal horror franchise following young Mike Pearson and ice cream vendor Reggie in their ongoing battle against the interdimensional Tall Man and his deadly silver spheres.
Renny Harlin
Finnish director known for high-octane action blockbusters and horror films spanning from the late 1980s to today.
Romero's Living Dead
George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie saga, featuring classic horror films and several reboots.
The Prophecy
A supernatural horror series exploring angelic warfare and humanity's role in the celestial conflict between good and evil.
The Purge
A dystopian horror franchise set in an America where all crime is legal for 12 hours once a year during an annual event called The Purge.
Underworld
A gothic action series following the centuries-old war between vampires and Lycans (werewolves), centered on vampire Death Dealer Selene.