Grindhouse Movies: Machete Films
The Machete series represents the only true sequel relationship within the Grindhouse universe. Beginning with Danny Trejo's fake trailer character, these films expanded into their own satirical action franchise.
Both films follow the same over-the-top universe and characters, with Machete Kills serving as a direct sequel that ends on a cliffhanger for the never-produced Machete Kills Again. These films embrace increasingly absurd sci-fi elements while maintaining their exploitation roots.
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Machete
An ex-Federale seeks brutal revenge after being betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator.
Machete Kills
Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President for an impossible mission to stop a revolutionary madman and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer from spreading global chaos.
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