Remember the best part about Grindhouse? You know, the incredible little fake trailers that played in between the two main features? Well pretty much universally most people seem to think that Machete, the one with Danny Trejo as a knife wielding Mexican harbinger of justice, was by far the best one… and I have to agree.
I remember how many people (including myself) were disappointed when they found out that it was just a FAKE trailer and not one for a real upcoming movie. Then the popularity of the short spurred rumors that Robert Rodriguez was actually going to shoot a full Machete movie! The people of the earth rejoiced… but then we really hadn’t heard anything else. Until now.
Apparently Danny Trejo revealed in Las Vegas that not only are they going to be shooting Machete… but that production starts in 5 weeks!
This is glorious news international friends. I suggest writing to your local governments demanding a national “Machete” day to honor its opening that all people might be free from the bonds of work to go and watch it!
If you missed it, here’s the fake Machete trailer from Grindhouse:
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST MOVIE EVER TO WIN A NOBEL PRIZE!!!
I heard about this a few weeks ago. One of the crazy babysitter twin girls was at my friend’s job in Austin and she told him about it. He managed to weasel his way into an extras role for the movie. I’m jealous.
Gracias Señor Rodriguez.
you know, in Malay language, Machete is called parang, and it is a big knife to cut trees, coconut and meat
i cant wait, i hope the kids from spy kids show up, that would be freaking hillarious. i wonder how old they r now?
Awesome, Trejo is such a Mexican Bad Ass on screen! This would be great if they did make this movie. It reminds me of that fake show they would showcase in “King of the Hill” of a Mexican Priest who would kill and his calling card “Vaia con Dios” (Go with God!). This is great!
Haha Cheech Marin
“Father, please, have mercy.”
“God has mercy. I don’t”
As long as he’s in the flik with Trejo, I’m in!
this is good news.
but recently, i believe from a commenter on this site(take that for whats its worth,ofcourse) said that this movie is going to be STRAIGHT TO DVD—->
John, any word on if that rumor holds any weight?
Ive already enjoyed it more than Death Proof
Maybe Tarantino will have time to make his “Cowgirls of Sweden” fake trailer to go with Machette.
maybe this will become a trend and maybe we’ll see a Satin’s Alley movie in a few years down the line
I’m excited for this, but I’d really prefer Rodriguez to fucking make Sin City 2 already. They shot the first one in like 2 weeks, and it’s been 4 years now. Regardless, this is gonna be badass. And hey, I’ll see anything with Jeff Fahey in it. He’s pure badass.
“but I’d really prefer Rodriguez to fucking make Sin City 2 already”
Same.
wasnt a big fan of it but it had character for sure.
This is the best news of the day I’ve been excited about this pending movie for ages.
Machete, Machete Kills and Machete Kills Again are the working titles for the whole trilogy :)
i remember doug sayin that in a podcast a few years ago
AWESOME.
Interesting tie-in – my son loves Robert Rodriguez’ Spy Kids franchise, and Danny Trejo co-stars as the kids Uncle Machete. I’m sure they’re not REALLY tied in together, but I chuckle every time my kid puts the Spy Kids DVD in.
WOW THATS FUNNY HAHA
Never got a chance to see Grindhouse, but that was pretty Bad Ass.
This is amazing news. I am so happy that put a Smile on my face.