Machete (2010)

Action Comedy Thriller
← Inspired by 4 films

After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.

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Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II (1987)1
 An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London (1981)2
 Escape from New York
Escape from New York (1981)3
 Desperado
Desperado (1995)4

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Influenced By

  1. Evil Dead II (1987)
    "The blend of horror and cartoonish comedy in "Evil Dead II" influenced Rodriguez's approach to mixing genres, as seen in "Machete."" My Favorite Cult Movies The Daily Beast
  2. An American Werewolf in London (1981)
    "The juxtaposition of comedy and horror in this film impressed Rodriguez and influenced the tonal balance in his own work." My Favorite Cult Movies The Daily Beast
  3. Escape from New York (1981)
    "Rodriguez was influenced by John Carpenter's "Escape from New York," appreciating the freedom it suggested and the antihero character of Snake Plissken." My Favorite Cult Movies The Daily Beast
  4. Desperado (1995)
    "Directed by Rodriguez, "Machete" carries forward the over-the-top action and dark humor characteristic of "Desperado." The film's aesthetic and narrative style reflect Rodriguez's earlier work." 6 Movies Like Desperado (1995) Television Stats