The movie Planet Terror, directed by Robert Rodriguez, was released as part of the double feature Grindhouse.
Production on Planet Terror began, with filming and effects work starting for the zombie action film.
A mysterious chemical gas is accidentally released from a military transport plane, infecting several people in the small Texas town.
Cherry Darling, a go-go dancer, and her ex-boyfriend Rusty take up arms against the infected to protect themselves and the town.
The main survivors including Cherry, El Wray, and Lt. Muldoon band together to find safety and fight off the infected hordes.
After a violent altercation, Cherry loses her leg and is fitted with a unique machine gun prosthetic, increasing her combat effectiveness.
Survivors attack the military forces attempting to cover up the outbreak and secure the town, leading to a brutal showdown.
The military begins aggressive measures including lethal force against both infected and survivors to contain the outbreak.
Survivors launch a final offensive against both the infected and corrupt military forces to escape the town alive.
