House of 1000 Corpses is a horror movie written and directed by Rob Zombie. The movie follows two teenage couples, Jerry, Bill, Mary, and Denise, as they travel across Texas in search of bizarre urban legends. They come across Captain Spaulding, a gas station owner who tells them about a local legend - Dr. Satan, a notorious serial killer who was rumored to have been hanged at a nearby tree. Intrigued, the group decides to investigate.
Along the way, they pick up a hitchhiker named Baby, who leads them to the Firefly family house. There, they meet Mama Firefly and her bizarre family, including Otis, Baby's half-brother, and Captain Spaulding, who is revealed to be part of the family. The group is lured into the family's twisted games, which include forced amputations, torture, and murder.
As the night progresses, the group tries to escape but they are captured and become prisoners of the Firefly family. They are subjected to various forms of torture and mutilation before finally being killed. In the end, only Denise manages to survive and is found wandering the streets by a cop.
House of 1000 Corpses is a gruesome and disturbing movie that showcases Rob Zombie's unique directorial style. The movie was controversial upon its release due to its intense depictions of violence and gore. However, it has become a cult classic and has spawned a sequel, The Devil's Rejects.
