One of Rob Zombie’s Nastiest Films Is Now Streaming for Free
A lot of people are quick to discount Rob Zombie as a filmmaker. Some critics and moviegoers can’t see past the musician-turned-filmmaker’s penchant for ultra-violence or his tendency to feature characters with nearly no redeeming qualities in pivotal roles.
I get it. Some of Zombie’s films are an acquired taste. Perhaps most of them fall under that heading. However, I don’t think we should necessarily write Zombie off as a director because of that. In reading through old interviews, it’s clear he has a keen understanding of the filmmaking process. Additionally, I have come around to some of his films after giving them another watch with fresh eyes and an open mind.
I encourage you to do the same, dear reader. If you’re not a big fan of his output, try giving one of his films another shot with no preconceived notions. You may just find that there’s more to Zombie’s work than initially meets the eye.
If you’re keen to revisit a Zombie film, why not start with House of 1000 Corpses? It may be the director’s most accessible picture. The flick plays out like a sadistic, blood-soaked love letter to Tourist Trap and The Funhouse, after all.
Rob Zombie’s gruesome tribute to ‘70s carnival horror plays out like this:
An empty fuel tank and a flat tire lead two couples down a terror-riddled road to the House of 1000 Corpses. House of 1000 Corpses is at its core a story of family – a cast of twisted individuals who, with each slash of a throat or stab through the chest, add bodies to their sick human menagerie.
I previously spoke to some of the film’s merits in an editorial for Dread Central. My closing paragraph reads: “All in, Zombie’s feature film debut isn’t without its issues. But the flick serves up a sleazy tone and visual aesthetic that makes it feel very much like a lost export from the grindhouse days. House of 1000 Corpses captures the essence of a bygone era and serves as a loving nod to the films many exploitation enthusiasts grew up devouring.”
If I’ve successfully convinced you to give the film another shot, you can find House of 1000 Corpses streaming on Tubi as of the publication of this post.
If you’d like to chat more about the highs and lows of Rob Zombie’s cinematic output, you can find me on Threads as @FunWithHorror.
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