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We all know, Quentin Tarantino doesn’t just make movies, he literally creates chaotic carnivals of blood, betrayals, and characters so evil, they haunt your brain rent-free. Be it a sadistic Nazi, a smooth-talking assassin, or someone who just really enjoys torture a little too much, this legendary director knows how to make villains unforgettable, and haunt you forever.

No, these villains are not your run-of-the-mill bad guys; they’re the kind who sip coffee while planning murder or smile while causing absolute carnage. And these characters weren’t written to play just bad, they were born to mess you up in a good way. Sure, you must have definitely paused a Tarantino movie to say, “Wait, did they really just do that?” If yes, then welcome to the club.

We are presenting a list of the most disturbed, diabolical, and goosebump-inducing Tarantino creations of the villains that still crawl...

How much did Quentin Tarantino earn after ‘10 movie’ idea? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Quentin Tarantino’s movies are like blood-soaked love letters to pop culture, grindhouse cinema, and vintage feet shots. Since the ‘90s, he’s given us iconic films like Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, each dripping in style, violence, and unapologetic weirdness.

But beyond all the cult worship and memeable moments, there’s cold, hard cash. Tarantino’s movies don’t just win awards, they rake in millions. Now, with his infamous “10 movies and I’m out” retirement plan looming like a final chapter, fans are doing the math: how much has the man actually earned from his iconic (and often insane) filmography? Spoiler alert, it’s a lot more than just royalties and Red Apple cigarette profits. Let’s break it down.

Quentin Tarantino’s Salary And Net Worth

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Quentin Tarantino has been playing by his own rules for over 30 years, and Hollywood is better for it. Known for blending quirky non-linear storytelling, razor-sharp dialogue, and explosive violence, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most inventive directors out there. But it’s not just about the cool factor—he’s made a fortune doing it. Whether he’s blowing minds with twisted narratives or throwing in a random pop culture reference, Tarantino always makes sure his films are anything but forgettable.

He’s managed to create a brand of filmmaking that’s instantly recognizable – and incredibly profitable. So just how much has this maverick filmmaker earned from his ten feature films? Let’s break it down and see how Tarantino turned his unique vision into a fortune worth millions.

The rise of a film-making legend

Remember when Reservoir Dogs first hit theaters back in 1992? It was...

Nicky Katt, whose career included playing many character roles on the big and small screens, has died.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Katt's death was confirmed by his attorney, John Sloss. However, no circumstances related to the cause were divulged. He was 54 years old.

A former child star born in 1970, Katt had started his career in show business early. In the early 80s, he was appearing in popular TV shows like Fantasy Island, CHiPs, Father Murphy, Herbie, the Love Bug, Trapper John, M.D., and V, among others. In 1984, he landed one of his first movie roles as a schoolchild shown in the beloved horror-comedy movie Gremlins. He'd follow this up wiht a role in Tom Hanks' The 'Burbs in 1989, soon after picking up roles in Martians Go Home, and Sister Act.

Katt's breakthrough role came with the 1993 movie Dazed and Confused. Directed by Richard Linklater, the coming of age comedy...

Updated with cause of death: More on the death of Nicky Katt, who faded from view around the time of the pandemic. His family confirmed on Monday, April 14, that Katt died by suicide earlier this month. His bio information was furnished by his family, and Deadline can follow with some quotes by the directors he worked with most often.

Katt was born on May 11, 1970, the son of Carol Katt, a costume designer originally from South Dakota, and Agustin Islas, the bass player for the Mexican band El Klan. Though he was born in Acapulco, he spent his childhood in Los Angeles, where he was raised by his mother. He attended Wonderland Elementary in Laurel Canyon, St. Paul’s Lutheran School in North Hollywood, and graduated from Providence High in Burbank in 1987, a year early.

Katt was named Agustin Islas, after his father, at birth, but took his mother’s surname when...

Nicky Katt, an actor recognized for his work in film and television across several decades, died on April 8 in Burbank. He was 54. His death was confirmed by friends and attorney John Sloss. Official confirmation and cause of death have not been publicly disclosed.

Katt began performing as a child, with early appearances on television and small roles in Gremlins and The ’Burbs. He went on to become a regular presence in films that favored intense, edgy characters. He was known for portraying antagonists, loners, and unpredictable figures, often grounding those performances in realism and sharp timing.

One of his most widely recognized roles came on Boston Public, where he played Harry Senate, a geology teacher assigned to a group of troubled students in a basement classroom referred to as “the dungeon.” The series, created by David E. Kelley, aired in the early 2000s. After three seasons, the character was written...

Who is the moat badass actor according to Quentin Tarantino? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Quentin Tarantino, the guy known for turning everyday actors into pop-culture icons went old-school with his pick, and the answer was peak Tarantino.

During a candid sit-down on the El Rey Network, Tarantino answered a question from fellow filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. The Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction mastermind had plenty of choices, but his response was instant:

“There’s a lot of guys you can say, but I have to say right now, I’m, in particular, the last few years, I’ve been on a real Lee Van Cleef kick,” he said. “I mean, I really wish I could have worked with Lee Van Cleef in that ’69, ’70 time period. I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed this, but Lee Van Cleef is a dead ringer for Snoop Dogg. They look exactly alike. Like as if...

Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough guys in movies including “Dazed and Confused” and “Boiler Room,” died April 8 in Burbank. He was 54.

The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reported that the cause of death was suicide.

His death was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss.

Often playing heavies and villains, Katt worked with Richard Linklater, appearing in “Waking Life,” “SubUrbia” and “School of Rock.” For director Steven Soderbergh, he appeared in “The Limey” as Stacy the Hitman, as Hitler in “Full Frontal,” and had one of his final roles in “Behind the Candelabra.” Christopher Nolan cast him in “Insomnia” and “The Dark Knight,” in which he played a S.W.A.T. team member.

On “Boston Public,” Katt played the popular geology teacher Harry Senate, who taught troublemaker kinds in “the dungeon.

Nicky Katt, the actor known for his roles in the indie film classic Dazed and Confused and on the ABC series Boston Public, has died. He was 54.

Katt’s attorney, John Sloss, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter but did not divulge any details.

Born in South Dakota on May 11, 1970, Katt began as a child actor, appearing on episodes of such TV shows as CHiPs, Father Murphy, Code Red, Herbie, the Love Bug, Voyagers! and Quincy, M.E.

He landed one of his most notable roles in Dazed and Confused (1993), where he played Clint Bruno. The coming-of-age film follows a group of rowdy teenagers in Austin celebrating the last day of high school in 1976. Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey and Joey Lauren Adams starred in the film as well.

Katt also starred as Harry Senate on the first three seasons of David E. Kelley’s Boston Public from 2000-...

Did Steve Buscemi almost take the Iconic Reservoir Dogs Role? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Quentin Tarantino nearly stepped into a very different pair of shoes in Reservoir Dogs and had it not been for one absolutely killer audition, the entire film might have looked a little different.

Now, Tarantino isn’t just any director, he’s Hollywood’s mad genius, the mind behind Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bill saga, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and a whole blood-soaked parade of cult classics.

If you consider yourself a true Tarantino fan, you would probably know by now that there’s one thing he loves almost as much as crafting razor-sharp dialogue and unforgettable violence – that’s sneaking himself into the frame. He’s done it in Inglourious Basterds, Death Proof, and, of course, Reservoir Dogs, where he played the ill-fated Mr. Brown.

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One of the most influential box office failures of the 21st century, Grindhouse spawned several spin-off movies in addition to reintroducing a vintage aesthetic that has been mimicked by countless other throwback movies in its wake.

Now the 2007 love letter to exploitation cinema has received a new collection of apparel form Gutter Garbs.

Sam Coyne created appropriately retro-style designs for both Robert Rodriguez‘s Planet Terror and Quentin Tarantino‘s Death Proof.

The line also includes three other designs: Dr. Dakota Block from Planet Terror, the Death Proof key art, and Stuntman Mike’s emblem from Death Proof.

T-shirts start at $32 with Comfort Colors tees for $34. A “Double Feature” 24×18 poster featuring a mash-up of Coyne’s designs is also avaialble for $40.

Pre-orders are open through Thursday, March 13, and will ship the week of March 30.

Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Michael Biehn, Jeff Fahey, Josh Brolin, and Marley Shelton star in Planet Terror.

John Carpenter's 1986 action-comedy "Big Trouble in Little China" is a pretty strange movie that has earned a special place in the hearts of fans as a cult classic. In it, truck driver Jack Burton (Kurt Russell) becomes entangled in a battle against ancient evil with his friend and pseudo-sidekick, Wang Chi (Dennis Dun). Instead of being an all-out action hero, however, Jack is actually really kind of Wang Chi's sidekick, cracking wise and getting the girl but never doing much in the way of fighting. He's an all-American hero archetype despite this, and apparently, it's at least partially because Russell was channeling Western movie legend John Wayne.

In his interview book, "John Carpenter: Prince Of Darkness," Carpenter explained that he and Russell decided that he should play the character like the famous Western actor because Wayne had a certain kind of "blowhard" attitude that worked perfectly. By playing Jack Burton...

Sylvester Stallone has starred in some great movies, but like any Hollywood mainstay, he's also been in a few stinkers. One time, Arnold Schwarzenegger actually trolled Stallone into starring in a major flop, so it's fair to say that the "Rocky" star has made some questionable career choices. With that in mind, one would think that he'd jump at the chance to work with an acclaimed director like Quentin Tarantino, whose movies often result in their stars winning awards. However, the "Rambo" veteran hasn't been interested in teaming up with the filmmaker when roles have been offered to him in the past.

While speaking to McClean's in 2012, Stallone revealed that he turned down the roles of Louis Gara and "Stuntman" Mike McKay in "Jackie Brown" and "Death Proof," respectively. He also noted that the latter project didn't sit right with him at the time, seeing as he didn't want...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of March titles. The Tubi March 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi March 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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What’s that strange bump in the night? It’s a new batch of horror movies now streaming on Vizio WatchFree+, with this month’s lineup of fresh arrivals including Rob Zombie’s 3 from Hell, three installments in the hit Insidious franchise, the slasher Hell Fest, Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, and even Screambox Originals including The Outwaters.

WatchFree+ has thousands of free premium movies and shows that can be streamed on demand on Vizio TVs, or Anyone can enjoy titles like these and more using the Vizio mobile app! All you need is a free Vizio Account to start enjoying WatchFree+.

Here’s the full lineup of fresh horror arrivals for February 2025…

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance – February 1

Johnny Blaze, tortured by the Ghost Rider’s curse, gets a chance of redemption through protecting the Devil’s son, whose father is pursuing him.

Insidious: Chapter 2 – February 1

The Lamberts believe...

Everything’s Coming Up Carrie!

January proved to be a busy, varied month on Horror Queers. We kicked off 2025 with a look at Sophia Takal’s examination of toxic friendships in Into the Dark: “New Year, New You” (listen), tackled Quentin Tarantino’s half of the Grindhouse double feature with Death Proof (listen), revisited George Waggner’s 1941 classic The Wolf Man (listen), then begged for Aylmer’s juice in Frank Henenlotter’s Brain Damage (listen).

To wrap up January, we’re taking Carrie White to prom in Brian De Palma‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s debut novel, Carrie. The classic film about telekinesis follows timid, bullied Carrie (Sissy Spacek) struggling to fit in at high school and get out from under the thumb of her overbearing religious mother (Piper Laurie).

Unexpected kindness arrives courtesy of popular girl Sue Snell (Amy Irving), who volunteers her boyfriend Tommy (William Katt) to take Carrie to prom.

It takes years to release a movie, from development to script writing, to production, to post-production, all the way to marketing and distribution. With so many steps in the process, there are bound to be some hiccups along the way. A good portion of filmmaking is simply decision-making. Directors and producers are put in a position where they need to be quick, definitive, and right, and part of being a good leader is knowing when to delegate. The more a director delegates, the larger the crew is, and the higher chance there is for crazy behind-the-scenes stories to come out. There are, of course, famous leaked stories about incredible stunts and set pieces, like in The Dark Knight, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, or Death Proof, and harrowing behind-the-scenes incidents like The Crow, Rust, and Deadpool 2, but even low-budget indie movies have their fair share of behind-the-scenes drama. Some of...

Quentin Tarantino makes films that are distinctly his own, largely by taking influence from so many different sources and blending them into unique cinematic smoothies. He clearly showed an appreciation for Westerns long before making any film that could specifically be called a Western. His love of grindhouse cinema can be found most obviously in Death Proof, he put his own spin on the war genre with Inglourious Basterds, and then he made a hangout/dramedy/alternate history film with the relaxed and effortlessly cool Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Kurt Russell sure has an illustrious career. We've seen him play a living planet, Wyatt Earp, Santa Claus, and (depending on whether you stand with MacReady or Childs in "The Thing") the killer of a shape-shifting alien. This guy has done it all and more, which makes it understandable that there are so many favorites to choose from. Ask the man himself, though, and there's a trio of Kurt Russell gems that he thinks were massively overlooked.

The big three were selected during an interview with FilmInk when the actor was promoting "The Hateful Eight." After the eight-year gap between his then-fresh new collaboration with Quentin Tarantino, the duo's first pairing was just starting to get some love, as well. "I'm beginning to have people come up to me, now, and say, 'I just saw 'Death Proof'; that was great,'" recalled Russell. The film, which was part...

Butterfly Blues.

After closing out December with a look at Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 (listen) and Sophia Takal’s Into the Dark entry “New Year, New You” (listen), we’re kicking off 2025 with a bang by concluding the Grindhouse double feature that we started last summer with Planet Terror (listen) and finally making our way to Quentin Tarantino‘s Death Proof (2007)!

In Death Proof, two separate groups of women are stalked by a vicious serial killer named Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell), who uses his “death proof” car to execute his murderous plans.

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Episode 316: Death Proof (2007)

Grab your belts and hop on the roof of that car because we’re discussing our very first Quentin Tarantino film in 2007’s pseudo-slasher/exploitation film Death Proof.

After the collapse of the studio system, when actors were finally given more autonomy regarding their careers and were much more free to choose the types of roles and films they'd appear in, the true test of an actor became what happened when and if they reached megastardom. Some stars love the limelight so much that they try and give their public what it is they think they want to see over and over again, and can find themselves feeling burned out or too typecast in the process. Others become much more reclusive, either outright refusing easy paycheck jobs or being extremely picky about their projects. Then there are those stars who manage to straddle the line between the commercial and artistic sides of their vocation, and are able to spin their newfound clout into a mixture of roles that demonstrate not only their range, but also their creative curiosity.

Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, and his Kill Bill films, are coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this March. More here.

The work of Quentin Tarantino is decently represented on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format, and after the releases we’re talking about here, there’s only Death Proof, Four Rooms, Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight that are going to be missing.

That’s because at the end of March, we get the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debuts of Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol 1 and Kill Bill Vol 2. All three are coming our way courtesy of Lionsgate, and all three now have a UK release date of 31st March 2025.

You can find Jackie Brown and order a copy here.

Kill Bill Vol 1 is here.

And Kill Bill Vol 2 is right here.

In the first instance, each of them is being released in Steelbook collector’s sets.

#Manifesting

After spending December revisiting Joel Schumacher’s 2004 version of The Phantom of the Opera (listen), Bette Davis’ Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (listen) and Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 (listen), Trace and I rang in 2025 with a look back at Sophia Takal‘s Into The Dark entry, New Year, New You (2018), co-written with Adam Gaines.

In the Hulu film, Alexis (Suki Waterhouse) joins friends Kayla (Kirby Howell-Baptiste), Chloe (Melissa Bergland) and social media influencer Danielle (Carly Chaikin) to ring in the new year.

But Alexis has ulterior motives for attending this year’s festivities. She blames Danielle for her facial disfigurement, resents her for her fame, and has a devious plan to exact revenge. The party quickly turns into a hostage situation with Kayla and Chloe forced to pick sides as the other two work out their issues in an escalating series of verbal and physical spats.

Will Alexis get her revenge?...

In a remarkable career spanning over 60 years, Kurt Russell has just about done it all. He's been a Disney child star, an action hero, a serious dramatic actor, an unabashedly silly comedic lead, and Elvis Presley. Though Russell was never a box office titan on par with contemporaries like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis, he is worshipped as a god by genre fandom for having played such iconic s***kickers as Snake Plissken in "Escape from New York," R.J. MacReady in "The Thing" and Jack Burton in "Big Trouble in Little China." Those last two were flops theatrically, but they've gone from being cult favorites to bona-fide mainstream classics. As a result, Russell, at the age of 73, might be more beloved now than he's ever been.

For Russell fanatics, there's a lively discussion to be had over what his best performance outside of that aforementioned holy trinity of John Carpenter movies might be.

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in January. The Starz January 2025 schedule includes the last two episodes of Outlander Season 7, setting the stage for the upcoming final season, and the U.S. premiere of The Couple Next Door.

The month also brings a diverse selection of films, including Freedom Hair, Once in a Valentine, Trim Season, Advanced Chemistry, and several other notable titles. You can also kick off the new year with the “Day of the Dinos!” marathon on New Year’s Day, featuring Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Cut.

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Outlander Season 7 Part 2

The land the Frasers call home is changing – and they must change with it. To protect what they’ve built, the Frasers have to navigate the perils of the Revolutionary War. They learn that sometimes,...

Acclaimed actor and action star Kurt Russell, star of such cinematic classics as The Thing, Escape from New York, Big Trouble in Little China, the Fast and Furious movies, Death Proof, the MCU, and much, much more, evidently makes a crowd-pleasing Santa Claus as his Christmas Netflix outing has now made its way into the top 10. Released in 2018, The Christmas Chronicles stars Russell as a gruff, but no less magical, version of Santa, who must save the festive season with the help of a couple of kids after his souped-up sleigh is wrecked.

Directed by Clay Kaytis from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman, and produced by the director behind Home Alone and Harry Potter, Chris Columbus, The Christmas Chronicles was met with solid reviews upon release and now sits at #9 in the Netflix top 10 behind the likes of the controversial religious saga Mary, the animated outing That Christmas, and the Christmas action movie Carry-On.

There’s meta and then there’s meta meta.

The latest indie feature from director/actress Alexi Pappas mocks the very idea of creating…well, anything. Pappas and Jeremy Teicher helm “Not An Artist” from a script they co-wrote with “Veep” alum Matt Walsh, who also stars.

“Not An Artist” centers on a artist-in-residency program overseen by an enigmatic patron (RZA) who may or may not be a cult leader. Per the official synopsis, the film follows “artists in turmoil who face a make-or-break ultimatum: unlock their full creative potential or abandon art forever. Yet, the unexpected intrusion of an outsider (Walsh) jeopardizes the program’s delicate balance.”

Haley Joel Osment, Rosalind Chao, Cleopatra Coleman, Paul Lieberstein, and Robert Schwartzman, whose Utopia is releasing the film, also star. Schwartzman founded Utopia in 2019, and has distributed films such as “Divinity” and “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” and contributed marketing...

Quentin Tarantino’s never been one to mince words or compromise on his vision, even if it meant shutting the door on a Hollywood A-lister. Back in 2007, the legendary filmmaker had his sights set on a wild $30M passion project. But when one Iron Man star’s agent started playing hardball, Tarantino wasn’t having it. The auteur famously walked away from casting them altogether.

Quentin Tarantino | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Despite Tarantino’s usual flair, the film didn’t quite dazzle at the box office. But his no-nonsense approach to casting proved one thing: he’d rather bomb on his terms than cater to Hollywood politics. Classic Tarantino energy.

When Mickey Rourke’s agent blew it: Quentin Tarantino’s no-nonsense call on Death Proof Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko in Iron Man 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios

Quentin Tarantino isn’t one to let agents play games,...

It's hard to imagine that Kurt Russell would get anywhere near the vicinity of stressed when it comes to being cast in a film. That being said, when that movie is being helmed by legendary director Quentin Tarantino, even the actor behind Snake Plissken starts to sweat a little. In a 2007 interview with IGN, the star of films like "The Thing," "Escape from New York," and "Tombstone" (only one of the best Westerns of all-time) explained that when it came to getting his gig in "Death Proof," he was already aware of the potential competition he was up against thanks to a call from Freddy Rodriguez.

Russell recalled the "Planet Terror" star telling him, "'I think Quentin's going to come to you with this movie.' He said, 'I think it was supposed to be Mickey Rourke, but I don't think that's happening. And there are some other guys they're talking about.

Eli Roth’s trampoline scene from Grindhouse stands as one of the anthology’s most infamous moments, and the horror director returns to break down the iconic kill. Released in 2007, Grindhouse is a double feature paying homage to 1970s exploitation cinema, comprised of Quentin Tarantino's slasher Death Proof and Robert Rodriguez's zombie-comedy Planet Terror. The anthology also included faux trailers by prominent horror directors, including Roth’s Thanksgiving, a holiday-themed slasher trailer packed with over-the-top gore and satirical humor.

In a conversation with Screen Rant’s Joe Deckelmeier at Fan Expo San Francisco (where Screen Rant was a media partner), Roth revisited Thanksgiving's now-iconic trampoline gag, where a cheerleader doing a split meets a gruesome end on a knife. Roth contended that this scene became the standout gross-out moment in Grindhouse, beating the efforts of his fellow gore directors. Here's what he had to say:

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There’s a CineVita coming to town.

Theatrical production group For the Record is launching the “live cinema” venue at Hollywood Park near SoFi Stadium in the new year. On Feb. 11, CineVita will open doors by hosting its debut show, Tarantino | Pulp Rock, an homage to auteur Quentin Tarantino. The show — designed to bring Tarantino’s “cinematic universe to life in a high-octane 360-degree concert experience,” courtesy of a live band and artists — mixes notable scenes and soundtracks from all nine of his films: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Jackie Brown, Death Proof, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Tarantino | Pulp Rock is directed and adapted by Anderson Davis with music supervision and arrangements by Jesse Vargas, choreography by Sumie Maeda and costume design by Steve Mazurek. CineVita’s design team includes lighting design by Emmy winner Mike Berger and sound...

Beyond Marvel and DC's cinematic universes, legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has also built one of his own. From the moment Reservoir Dogs first hit the big screen, it's been readily apparent that Tarantino wears his cinematic influences on his sleeve. Ever since, fans have scoured his films for references and Easter Eggs to other classic or contemporary movies, but hiding in plain sight was something even more interesting: a shared cinematic universe.

Anyone who's ever looked close enough at a Quentin Tarantino film has stumbled upon the secret he's been hiding in plain sight. Each of his movies is connected in some way, shape, or form, ranging from the in-universe TV show Fox Force Five to the Vega Brothers, who appear in iconic films like Pulp Fiction and the aforementioned Reservoir Dogs.

Updated on December 2, 2024, by Arthur Goyaz: Quentin Tarantino has hidden plenty of exciting clues in each of his movies,...

Few action stars are as celebrated as the legendary Kurt Russell. One of Hollywood's finest, this actor has awed viewers for decades with his portrayals of some of cinema's greatest heroes. Whether he's scoring goals in Miracle or stopping bombs in Escape from L.A., he's someone you reach out to if you want to emphasize just how valiant your protagonist is — an image that Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof ruins perfectly.

In the 1990s, Quentin Tarantino emerged as one of Hollywood's most consequential new writer-directors, thanks to movies like Reservoir Dogs, True Romance and Pulp Fiction. As one of the film industry's safest bets when it comes to the box office, few creators have left as bold a mark on cinema in the modern era as him. With a career that combines homage to classic cinema with original stories and characters, the director's work continues to resonate with audiences, who flock to theaters to see almost everything he puts out.

Tarantino has one of the best-established track records with both critics and audiences, even if the former is often quick to criticize his use of violence. Making no secret of his love of certain tropes and themes, audiences can reliably count on certain things to happen throughout the course of one of his films. From character motivations to action sequences, fans...

Kurt Russells career renaissance was one of the more delightful and welcome storylines in the film industry during the 2010s. While he rose to stardom in the 80s and early 90s, throughout the 2000s, Russell played mostly smaller roles some that were often the best parts of their films, like in Sky High or took on parts in films that didnt necessarily cross over to the mainstream public, such as his turn in Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. However, in 2015, the actor starred in two Westerns back-to-back that showcased his talents and also became two of the most talked about films of the year: Bone Tomahawk and The Hateful Eight.

John Carpenter's 1981 dystopian sci-fi action movie Escape From New York is about to come home in a new Limited Edition 4K Steelbook. Starring Kurt Russell as the iconic anti-hero Snake Plissken, the cult classic has received the new 4K restoration by Studio Canal, and comes with a host of extras including multiple audio commentaries, Dolby Atmos sound and several featurettes, as well as a cool Steelbook with new design. This limited release will be available from November 5.

Escape from New York takes place in a dystopian future where Manhattan has been converted into a maximum-security prison. When Air Force One crashes into the chaotic and dangerous zone, Russells Plissken is given little choice but to save the president within 24 hours, otherwise an explosive device implanted in his neck will be detonated.

The movie came just a few years after John Carpenter cemented himself as a force to be reckoned...

Quentin Tarantinos movies are often controversial due to the amount of violence and blood in them, but one, in particular, wasnt as popular as the rest but it still marked a different career first for Tarantino that made the movie better. After exploring the genre of martial arts with both parts of Kill Bill, Tarantino decided to pay a visit to the slasher genre with Death Proof. In 2007, Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez joined forces in Grindhouse, a double feature project with various short films, Rodriguezs horror movie Planet Terror, and Tarantinos Death Proof.

Death Proof follows Stuntman Mike (Russell Crowe), who goes around bars to bring women to his death-proof car however, once inside, he reveals the car is only death-proof for him, and uses it to kill the women in the passengers seat. One day, he follows three women with the intention of killing them, but they are a...

Nobody blends B-movie grit with A-list precision quite like Quentin Tarantino. With razor-sharp dialogue, an unmatched penchant for genre fusion, and whole-lotta feet, it is no wonder Tarantino’s work transformed the indie film scene in the early 90s.

John Travolta (L) and Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction | Credits: Miramax Films

With nine official films (and a last project on the cards), there’s everything here – from visceral revenge tales to character studies. This is our ranking of Tarantino’s films worst to best, in a quaint attempt to celebrate a director whose work remains endlessly cool; nevertheless, fiercely debated.

9. Death Proof (2007)

Death Proof is pure, audacious Tarantino. A tantalizing ode to ’70s B-movie thrills has Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike, a charming psycho who picks off talkative women with his “death-proof” car. While not everyone’s cup of tea, the movie’s stripped-down, no-studio-strings vibe and rapid-fire dialogue are undeniably Qt.

Quentin Tarantino, best known for his supporting turn in "Destiny Turns on the Radio," has never been shy about his taste in movies. Tarantino has long been drawn to aggressively masculine genre films, Westerns, war pictures, martial arts films, and anything one might have seen at a run-down grindhouse theater in 1977. He also likes very terse, tense movies, and has listed Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver," William Friedkin's "Sorcerer," and Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" as his favorites. He's likewise admitted to having fond feelings for "The Great Escape" (who doesn't?) and thinks very highly of Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk." It's easy to guess that he similarly loves "Rio Bravo" and "Apocalypse Now," and he often recommends the Sonny Chiba vehicle "The Street Fighter" from 1974.

Despite his tastes, however, Tarantino remains cinematically omnivorous, taking in hundreds of movies a year, sussing out the pop...

Zo Bell had a small role in Django Unchained, and her character's scrapped plot serves as proof that Quentin Tarantino can't stop directing after his 10th movie. Though some of Quentin Tarantino's best movies are also some of the best movies of all time, the director has famously vowed that his 10th film will be his last. Despite his long history of making provacative films, that decision has been one of the most controversial in Tarantino's career. Many have argued that he should ignore his self-imposed rule and continue directing, but one of the most compelling arguments comes from one of his own films.

Tarantino is known for casting actors in multiple films, and Zo Bell is one of his favorites. She's appeared in several of Tarantino's films: Bell did stunts in both Kill Bill volumes and Inglourious Basterds, and she played named characters in Death Proof, Django Unchained,...

Everyone knows that "Pulp Fiction," Quentin Tarantino's beloved, acclaimed 1994 ensemble film, is told across a scattered, non-linear narrative where the stories end up linking together in wholly unexpected ways. But apparently, the original idea was quite different.

In a sprawling oral history of the film in Variety commemorating the movie's 30th anniversary, Roger Avary, who co-wrote the story with Tarantino, said there was initially a totally different format for the project. "The original idea for 'Pulp Fiction' was, we're going to make three short films with three different filmmakers. I'm going to make one, Quentin's going to make one and we hit a pal, Adam Rifkin, who was going to make one. I wrote a script called 'Pandemonium Reigns,' and along the way, my little short film expanded into a feature-length script. 'Reservoir Dogs' expanded into a feature-length script. Adam just never wrote his, and 'Pulp...

Back in late September 2024, 20th Century Studios announced that it would be remaking the 1992 thriller classic The Hand That Rocks the Cradle with Longlegs actress Maika Monroe leading the cast. Now, we've just learned of a potential new cast addition. Scream queen Mary Elizabeth Winstead is reportedly in talks to join the remake, starring opposite Monroe.

Conversations are currently being had about Winstead joining the movie, but she has not officially signed on yet. Fingers crossed, an official agreement is reached because we would love to see her and fellow scream queen Maika Monroe act together, especially after knowing who they will be playing in the movie.

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Winstead is best known for starring in movies such as Final Destination 3, Death Proof, Black Christmas, Live Free or Die Hard, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Spectacular Now, 10 Cloverfield Lane,...

In support of Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV's Handpicked Horror Marathon, we caught up with Felissa Rose, who told us about her favorite Halloween candy, traditions, and go-to horror movies!

"Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV proudly present Handpicked Horror, a scream-worthy streaming event curated by celebrated horror-loving stars and filmmakers, including Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel, Akela Cooper, Felissa Rose and Tracie Thoms. Tune in each weekend in October for double-feature selections, including special introductions that delve into why each film was selected. Stay tuned for an upcoming streaming event from Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel, coming to Shout! TV later this year."

Programming Schedule:

Weekend 1: Akela Cooper

Friday 10/4 8Pm Et / 5Pm Pt: Chopping Mall 9:30Pm Et / 6:30Pm Pt: Q: The Winged Serpent Saturday 10/5 8Pm Et / 5Pm Pt: Night Of The Demons 10Pm Et / 7Pm Pt: A Bay of Blood [English-Language] Sunday 10/6 8Pm Et / 5Pm Pt: The Crush...

The beauty of Quentin Tarantino's filmography is that there is no poor choice regarding your favorite of his work. While Pulp Fiction still holds the most sway among the public, one could feasibly make a case for Death Proof, perhaps his least-seen picture, as his most daring and inspired work. However, Jackie Brown, Tarantino's highly anticipated follow-up to Pulp Fiction, has become a favorite for the cinephilia crowd. Due to its literary roots, fixation on character, and sense of "maturity" on the writer-director's part, Tarantino's homage to Blaxploitation and '70s crime films has become a fashionable film to pick as your favorite. Over 25 years since its release, it has aged as well (if not better) as any Tarantino film. One of the stars of Jackie Brown, Michael Keaton, would agree, calling Tarantino's pulpy and humanist film simply "great."...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Beetlejuice by Matt Ryan Tobin

Darth Vader by Don Child

Death Proof by Forsaken Folklore Peter Harper

Drive by Huan Do

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off by Alex Fellows

The Justice...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of October titles. The Tubi October 2024 slate features new Tubi Originals and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller, and Western titles.

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Writer and director Quentin Tarantino might not have any love lost for his film "Death Proof," which he has famously claimed is his worst, but we here at /Film believe that it's the Tarantino classic we don't talk about enough. There's a lot to love in this half of "Grindhouse," which follows a kind of slasher named Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) who hunts and kills beautiful women using his tricked-out stunt car. There are the wild car chases and incredibly dangerous stunts. There's the killer soundtrack. There are the amazing actors who play the victims and then the queens who get their revenge on Mike. And then, of course, there's Russell himself, who is arguably one of the coolest performers to ever grace the silver screen. 

Tarantino is pretty well-known for his homages and references to the films that inspired his work, but he's not above throwing in a few straight-up Easter eggs either.

There is something universally lovable about Kurt Russell. The actor actually started his career as a way to meet famous baseball players before getting signed on with Walt Disney and becoming a bonafide child star. After a gnarly injury forced him to retire from baseball and pursue acting full-time, he became a prolific performer who manages to make nearly everything he's in better just by his mere presence. From fluffy rom-coms like "Overboard" with future long-term partner Goldie Hawn to intense genre fare like "The Thing" to big blockbuster franchise flicks like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," Russell is able to fit into the fabric of just about any kind of film. He's incredibly charismatic even when playing antiheroes and downright villains, which makes his movies extremely rewatchable. But which are the most rewatchable?

While some of Russell's movies didn't do well theatrically or critically at the time of release,...

It was the year 2007 when veteran director Quentin Tarantino decided to once again go down the path of violence and slasher films with his movie Death Proof.

A still from Death Proof | Credits: Troublemaker Studios

Although the film gained acclaim, it was considered Tarantino’s cult-classic film. However, one iconic scene in the film resulted in the director calling it an iconic and cinematic death.

Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof Wasn’t Without Deaths

Starring Kurt Russell in the lead role, Death Proof narrates the story of a psychopathic killer with an American Muscle car by his side who stalks and kills people.

A still from Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof | Credits: Troublemaker Studios

Unfortunately for Julia, Shanna, and Arlene, Kurt Russell’s character of Stuntman Mike is out on a hunt. The film leads to one iconic scene where Russell overtakes the lead’s car, makes a U-turn, and turns his headlights off.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the best directors of his generation, who continues to set new standards for filmmaking even today. The filmmaker directed the 2007 action-slasher film Death Proof, which was first released as a part of the double feature, Grindhouse. Despite being one of Tarantino’s more obscure movies, it still did one thing right that the MCU can only dream of.

Quentin Tarantino filmed a violent car crash scene in Death Proof (Credit: Club Random | YouTube).

During an interview, Tarantino broke down the famous car chase scene from the film, which culminates in a violent crash. The director broke down the techniques and trickery involved in the scene’s crafting and the attention to detail might shock some fans. Here is everything you need to know about the car crash scene in Tarantino’s Death Proof.

Quentin Tarantino Did a Violent Car Crash Scene In Death Proof That...