Guide Note

House of 1000 Corpses is a twisted and disturbing horror movie from the mind of Rob Zombie that takes place in Texas during the year 1977. This is Zombie's debut as a filmmaker and stars Sid Haig Bill Moseley Erin Daniels and Sheri Moon.

Fast Facts

1. Directed by: Rob Zombie
2. Produced by: Andy gould
3. Music by: Rob Zombie
4. Distributed by: Lions Gate Films
5. Release Date: April 11, 2003
6. Followed by: The Devil's Rejects
7. Tagline: The most shocking tale of carnage ever seen

1. Universal pictures (original production company) refused to release the film, believing it would be given an "NC-17" rating by the MPAA.
2. Otis' and Baby's bizarre rants during the "home movie" segments are inspired by the Manson family's supposed home movies.
3. There is more than one instance where you see a poster for 2 missing young boys. Those boys were actually pictures of Rob Zombie and his brother as children.
4. The actual house is the same used in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Awards

1. 2004: Chainsaw Award
2. 2004: International Fantasy Film Award