The Devil's Rejects is a 2005 American black comedy horror film written, produced, and directed by Rob Zombie.
It is the sequel to his 2003 film House of 1000 Corpses and serves as the second film in the Firefly film series. The story follows the surviving members of the Firefly family, who are on the run from the law after a violent confrontation with a sheriff and his posse.
The film takes place several years after the events of House of 1000 Corpses, and follows the Firefly family as they attempt to evade capture and continue their murderous ways. The family, led by Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig), Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), and Otis (Bill Moseley), are forced to flee their home and go on the run after a violent confrontation with a sheriff and his posse.
As they flee, the family encounters a variety of characters, including a group of hippies who are traveling through the desert, a group of bikers who are on a mission to kill the Firefly family, and a group of police officers who are determined to capture them. Along the way, the family also encounters a number of other characters, including a young couple who are on a road trip, a group of teenagers who are on a camping trip, and a group of people who are attending a music festival.
Throughout the film, the Firefly family engages in a series of violent and gruesome acts, including murder, torture, and other forms of violence. The film also features a number of other elements, including a strong sense of humor, a number of memorable characters, and a number of references to other films and pop culture icons.
The Devil's Rejects was released in 2005 and received generally positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for its dark humor, its memorable characters, and its violent and gruesome acts. The film was also criticized for its graphic violence and its portrayal of women as violent and aggressive. Despite this, the film has developed a cult following over the years and is widely regarded as a classic of the horror genre.