While "Planet Terror" is a treat for genre fans with appearances by Michael Biehn and Tom Savini alongside countless other familiar faces, its deliberately beat-up presentation removes the viewer from the action. While I fully appreciate what the intention of the film is setting out to do, its missing reel, "scratched" appearance and jumps frustrate rather than add realism to the proceedings.

Rose McGowan steals the show as heroine Cherry Darling. Every scene with McGowan is a delight and she sizzles on screen.

The music is great and Carpenter fans may recognise snippets from the "Escape From New York" soundtrack.

Perhaps on a repeat viewing I'll appreciate this film more. However, at this time, I can only give it 3.5. Well worth a viewing but it's essential that you watch it in the right mood. "Death Proof", by comparison, is the superior installment.