The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Seen it?2009 | 77 min | Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto is an animated comedy that also combines elements of a horror and thriller film. It is based upon the comic book series created by Rob Zombie that follows the character of El Superbeasto and his sexy sidekick sister, Suzi-X, voiced by Sheri Moon, as they confront an evil villain by the name of Dr. Satan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Zombie
- Tom PapaEl Superbeasto (voice)
- Sheri Moon ZombieSuzi X (voice)
- Paul GiamattiDr. Satan (voice)
- Rosario DawsonVelvet Von Black (voice)
- Joe AlaskeyErik the Newscaster (voice)
- Ken ForeeLuke St. Luke (voice)
- April WinchellDame Grace Appleton / Liza / Babs / Dolly / Joan / Gloria / Scripty / Helga Strudel (voice)
- Tom KennyRover / Otto / Old Man / Herbie (voice)
- Dee WallaceTrixie (voice)
- Laraine NewmanLefty / Kate / Courtney / Smelga Strudel / Betty Sue Lou (voice)