- either a 307 or a 350 (396 discontinued after 1970)
- 383, 426 Hemi, or 440 Magnum
- 302 or 351 (Windsor, I believe)
- 440 Magnum.
This is more clear if you've seen Grindhouse: Planet Terror.
The two cops are Earl and James McGraw. Father and son. The doctor is Dr. Dakota Block, Earl's daughter and James' sister. Earl is not happy with Dakota because she married Dr. William Block whom Earl strongly dislikes. Hence him repeatedly calling his daughter "Dr. Block" in a mocking tone.
In the opening credits, the camera lingers on a set of feet lying on the dashboard. The feet belong to Shannon Hazlett, but they are meant to belong to the character Arlene (Vanessa Ferlito).
Later, Tarantino devotes screen time to the feet of both Jungle Julia (Sydney Tamiia Poitier) and Abernathy (Rosario Dawson), albeit this latter is only in the Unrated version.
Later, Tarantino devotes screen time to the feet of both Jungle Julia (Sydney Tamiia Poitier) and Abernathy (Rosario Dawson), albeit this latter is only in the Unrated version.
Stuntman Mike had a 1970 Chevy Nova (for the first half of the movie) and a 1969 Dodge Charger (the second half of the movie), Kim had a 1972 Mustang Grande, and the girls were test driving a 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 Magnum during the big chase.
The Mustang was a Kill Bill "Pussy Wagon" inspired custom job, looking at the paint/interior. The longer "Grande" model also would originally have had a vinyl top, but this is nowhere to be seen in the film. The Mustang also appears to be the only muscle car in the film without a roll cage installed.
The Challenger is referenced in the film as the car driven by Barry Newman in "Vanishing Point." If the Challenger was actually supposed to be the "Vanishing Point" car, it should be supercharged (according to that film). The Challenger was modified in this film to add in the window posts that Zoë straps herself to, as no Challenger had enclosed windows in 1970.
No real mention is made of engines, besides the 440 in the Challenger, and, considering the highly modified appearances of all of the other cars, practically anything could be under the hoods of those beasts. Stock configurations, however, assuming all V8s, would be as follows:
Nova
The Mustang was a Kill Bill "Pussy Wagon" inspired custom job, looking at the paint/interior. The longer "Grande" model also would originally have had a vinyl top, but this is nowhere to be seen in the film. The Mustang also appears to be the only muscle car in the film without a roll cage installed.
The Challenger is referenced in the film as the car driven by Barry Newman in "Vanishing Point." If the Challenger was actually supposed to be the "Vanishing Point" car, it should be supercharged (according to that film). The Challenger was modified in this film to add in the window posts that Zoë straps herself to, as no Challenger had enclosed windows in 1970.
No real mention is made of engines, besides the 440 in the Challenger, and, considering the highly modified appearances of all of the other cars, practically anything could be under the hoods of those beasts. Stock configurations, however, assuming all V8s, would be as follows:
Nova
No. Stuntman Mike drives a stunt car, which protects him from crashes. As he explains, back in the old days of cinema, the only way to make a car crash in a movie look real; was to actually crash the car. So mechanics/engineers would re-enforce the car as much as possible, so the stunt driver could crash the vehicle with minimal risk to themselves, hence the nickname "death-proofing". However, even though Mike said his car was "100% death proof", he is still seriously injured in the first crash.
Stuntman Mike was a bully who picked on who he thought were weak and helpless young women, and enjoyed scaring them before killing them. Most bullies get off on knowing they are scaring who they think are weak people because they're insecure and have low self-esteem, but once one of their targets shows they're not scared of them, and stand up for themselves, some (but not all) bullies will quickly turn into cowards when the tables are turned against them. An example is Scut Farkus, the school bully from The Christmas Story that chased kids, and laughed whenever they ran away from him, but then turned into a screaming, crying wimp when one of the kids stood up to him, and started beating him up. Grover Dill says "I'm tellin' my Dad!" and runs away. It's sort of the same thing with the ending in Death Proof. According to analysis by Sheriff Earl McGraw in the hospital, Stuntman Mike also can be compared to a rapist, that get only sex stimulations through grief of the victims.
Kurt Russell himself has also compared the character of Stuntman Mike to the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, and has talked before in interviews about how shocked he was when he Russell first viewed the movie and saw the lion go from being a ferocious beast to a crying coward, all because he got a small slap to the nose, thus Russell's inspiration to turn Stuntman Mike into a crying sissy after he gets shot in the arm. The original script implies that this is how Stuntman Mike reacts to the pain of the bullet in his arm, but it was Russell who improvised much of the wailing.
Kurt Russell himself has also compared the character of Stuntman Mike to the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, and has talked before in interviews about how shocked he was when he Russell first viewed the movie and saw the lion go from being a ferocious beast to a crying coward, all because he got a small slap to the nose, thus Russell's inspiration to turn Stuntman Mike into a crying sissy after he gets shot in the arm. The original script implies that this is how Stuntman Mike reacts to the pain of the bullet in his arm, but it was Russell who improvised much of the wailing.
The faces that appear during the credits are from film color tests. The card with the colors that appears in them is a way for the color corrector to get the best possible image out of the film. But as for who the girls are, no one knows -- they're just random models chosen for the shoot.
Some fans believe that the girls in the pictures are Stuntman Mike's former victims, as he always kept pictures of them on his visor and was seen taking pictures of his victims.
Some fans believe that the girls in the pictures are Stuntman Mike's former victims, as he always kept pictures of them on his visor and was seen taking pictures of his victims.
Yes, he plays Warren the Bartender.
They are seen in the bar in the beginning. They are the laughing girls who are seen entering Warren's Bar when we first see it. Look for them in the lapdance sequence (white and green shirts with matching skirts, holding drinks, and dancing quite distractingly in the background to the song).
1. The opening conversation is longer (though one or two lines from Arlene, Jungle Julia and Shanna have been trimmed).
2. We see the girls drunkenly leave Guero's while Stuntman Mike watches and applies eyedrops.
3. The scene where Arlene spots the Chevy Nova outside the Chili Parlor is extended with a talk between Arlene and her "boyfriend."
4. Dov and Omar's making fun of Stuntman Mike is extended.
5. The first conversation between Stuntman Mike and Pam is extended.
6. A new scene where the girls get their Wild Turkey shots and Stuntman Mike orders his virgin Pina Colada (and a Cabo Wabo margarita for Pam).
7. The second conversation between Stuntman Mike and Pam is extended, ending with a close up of the rain hitting the pavement outside.
8. Part of the "missing reel" is re-inserted, so we see the lap dance.
9. In the alternate version, when Stuntman Mike tells Pam they're going left, he has a happier look on his face instead of his menacing look in the original version.
10. Pam's pleas to Stuntman Mike were re-shot in the alternate version where they come off more scared and pathetic than they did in the original.
11. After the Chevy Nova crashes through the Honda's roof, a "Wilhelm scream" is added as the car crashes back onto the road.
12. The discussion between Earl and Edgar McGraw is extended (also explaining Pam's story as to how she got to the bar).
13. A lengthy black and white sequence introduces Abernathy, Kim, and Lee on their way to pick up Zoë. Stuntman Mike also meets these girls the first time, playing with Abernathy's hanging feet while she sleeps in the back seat - but then pretending to have brushed past them looking for his keys. This explains why Abernathy appears to recognise him later. The scene later changes to color.
14. The airport stalking scene is extended with Abernathy, Kim and Lee meeting Zoë in the airport terminal.
15. The talk in the car between the ladies is extended (and trims a joke from Zoë).
16. After the first chase, some of Zoë's dialogue has been removed.
2. We see the girls drunkenly leave Guero's while Stuntman Mike watches and applies eyedrops.
3. The scene where Arlene spots the Chevy Nova outside the Chili Parlor is extended with a talk between Arlene and her "boyfriend."
4. Dov and Omar's making fun of Stuntman Mike is extended.
5. The first conversation between Stuntman Mike and Pam is extended.
6. A new scene where the girls get their Wild Turkey shots and Stuntman Mike orders his virgin Pina Colada (and a Cabo Wabo margarita for Pam).
7. The second conversation between Stuntman Mike and Pam is extended, ending with a close up of the rain hitting the pavement outside.
8. Part of the "missing reel" is re-inserted, so we see the lap dance.
9. In the alternate version, when Stuntman Mike tells Pam they're going left, he has a happier look on his face instead of his menacing look in the original version.
10. Pam's pleas to Stuntman Mike were re-shot in the alternate version where they come off more scared and pathetic than they did in the original.
11. After the Chevy Nova crashes through the Honda's roof, a "Wilhelm scream" is added as the car crashes back onto the road.
12. The discussion between Earl and Edgar McGraw is extended (also explaining Pam's story as to how she got to the bar).
13. A lengthy black and white sequence introduces Abernathy, Kim, and Lee on their way to pick up Zoë. Stuntman Mike also meets these girls the first time, playing with Abernathy's hanging feet while she sleeps in the back seat - but then pretending to have brushed past them looking for his keys. This explains why Abernathy appears to recognise him later. The scene later changes to color.
14. The airport stalking scene is extended with Abernathy, Kim and Lee meeting Zoë in the airport terminal.
15. The talk in the car between the ladies is extended (and trims a joke from Zoë).
16. After the first chase, some of Zoë's dialogue has been removed.
"Funky Fanfare" by Keith Mansfield - "Our Feature Presentation."
"The Last Race" by Jack Nitzsche - The opening credits; Abernathy, Zoë and Kim go after Stuntman Mike.
"Baby It's You" by Smith - The first appearance of the Chervy Nova; Jungle Julia dancing at the Texas Chili Parlor.
"Paranoia Prima" by Ennio Morricone - Arlene's theme whenever she sees the car.
"Jeepster" by T-Rex - Jungle Julia calls Lanna-Frank; the gang does Chartreuse shots with Warren.
"Sally & Jack" (from the motion picture "Blow Out (1981)" by Pino Donaggio - Jungle Julia texts Christian Simonson.
"Good Love, Bad Love" by Eddie Floyd - Dov and Omar order drinks for the girls; the gang does Wild Turkey shots.
"Staggolee" by Pacific Gas & Electric - Stuntman Mike eats nachos and studies his prey; Dov and Omar detail their plans to bed the girls and make fun of Stuntman Mike's appearance.
"The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)" by Joe Tex - Arlene dances and sees Stuntman Mike for the first time; Pam explains her disdain for Jungle Julia to Stuntman Mike.
"Down in Mexico" by The Coasters - Arlene gives Stuntman Mike his lapdance.
"Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch - The build-up to the crash scene.
"It's So Easy" by Willy DeVille - Stuntman Mike's first appearance after the crash.
"Twisted Nerve" by Bernard Herrmann - Abernathy's ringtone.
"Unexpected Violence (Violenza in attesa)" by Ennio Morricone - Stuntman Mike stalks and photographs the second group of girls.
"Riot in Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram - Stuntman Mike goes after Abernathy, Zoë and Kim.
"Gangster Story (from the motion picture "Piombo Rovente")" by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis - The first part of the final chase (the girls speeding behind Stuntman Mike as he flees).
"Italia a mano armata (from the motion picture "Italia a mano armata")" by Franco Micalizzi - The second part of the final chase (the chase down the freeway).
"La polizia sta a guardare" by Stelvio Cipriani - The finale of the final chase.
"Score" (from the motion picture "Dragon's Claws")" by Chen Tsun-Chi & Chow Fook-Leung - Zoë's roundhouse kick sends Stuntman Mike crashing to the pavement.
"Chick Habit" by April March - The first half of the end credits.
"Laisse Tomber Les Filles" by April March - The second half of the end credits.
When Lee, Kim, and Abernathy stop at the gas station on the way to get Zoë, Lee is also listening to "Baby, it's you" on her iPod and singing along.
"The Last Race" by Jack Nitzsche - The opening credits; Abernathy, Zoë and Kim go after Stuntman Mike.
"Baby It's You" by Smith - The first appearance of the Chervy Nova; Jungle Julia dancing at the Texas Chili Parlor.
"Paranoia Prima" by Ennio Morricone - Arlene's theme whenever she sees the car.
"Jeepster" by T-Rex - Jungle Julia calls Lanna-Frank; the gang does Chartreuse shots with Warren.
"Sally & Jack" (from the motion picture "Blow Out (1981)" by Pino Donaggio - Jungle Julia texts Christian Simonson.
"Good Love, Bad Love" by Eddie Floyd - Dov and Omar order drinks for the girls; the gang does Wild Turkey shots.
"Staggolee" by Pacific Gas & Electric - Stuntman Mike eats nachos and studies his prey; Dov and Omar detail their plans to bed the girls and make fun of Stuntman Mike's appearance.
"The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)" by Joe Tex - Arlene dances and sees Stuntman Mike for the first time; Pam explains her disdain for Jungle Julia to Stuntman Mike.
"Down in Mexico" by The Coasters - Arlene gives Stuntman Mike his lapdance.
"Hold Tight" by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch - The build-up to the crash scene.
"It's So Easy" by Willy DeVille - Stuntman Mike's first appearance after the crash.
"Twisted Nerve" by Bernard Herrmann - Abernathy's ringtone.
"Unexpected Violence (Violenza in attesa)" by Ennio Morricone - Stuntman Mike stalks and photographs the second group of girls.
"Riot in Thunder Alley" by Eddie Beram - Stuntman Mike goes after Abernathy, Zoë and Kim.
"Gangster Story (from the motion picture "Piombo Rovente")" by Guido & Maurizio De Angelis - The first part of the final chase (the girls speeding behind Stuntman Mike as he flees).
"Italia a mano armata (from the motion picture "Italia a mano armata")" by Franco Micalizzi - The second part of the final chase (the chase down the freeway).
"La polizia sta a guardare" by Stelvio Cipriani - The finale of the final chase.
"Score" (from the motion picture "Dragon's Claws")" by Chen Tsun-Chi & Chow Fook-Leung - Zoë's roundhouse kick sends Stuntman Mike crashing to the pavement.
"Chick Habit" by April March - The first half of the end credits.
"Laisse Tomber Les Filles" by April March - The second half of the end credits.
When Lee, Kim, and Abernathy stop at the gas station on the way to get Zoë, Lee is also listening to "Baby, it's you" on her iPod and singing along.
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