Tag Archives: Robert Rodriguez

DVD review | Curandero: Dawn of the Demon | Robert Rodriguez’s Mexican indie is CSI with an occult twist

Posted on 17 May 2013 by peter

THE STORY When Satanic drug leader Castaneda (Gabriel Pingarrón) escapes from a Mexico City jail, leaving a trail of bloody corpses in his wake, federal agent Magdalena (Gizeht Galatea) calls on faith healer Carlos (Carlos Gallardo) to purify the station. … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Dead Hooker in A Trunk gets its UK TV premiere on The Horror Channel

Posted on 29 July 2011 by peter

You know, Robert Rodriguez has a lot to answer for. His Grindhouse films Planet Terror and Machete have inspired a new generation of independent film-makers wanting to turn their own twisted ideas into full-fledged features. Take Canadian director Jason Eisener … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Machete is salsa hot – with a side order of cheese

Posted on 24 November 2010 by peter

If you like your action salsa hot with a side order of cheese, then Machete is the perfect winter warmer. Continue reading →

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