Horror fans were introduced to Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), Otis Driftwood (Bill Moseley), and Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig) in 2003’sHouse of 1000 Corpses, the first movie in Rob Zombie’s Firefly trilogy. After watching the 2005 sequelThe Devil’s Rejects, it was clear that there was more story to be told. Thankfully for fans,3 From Hellwas released in 2019, and audiences found out what happened to these three unique characters next.
Like all of Rob Zombie’s horror movies,3 From Hellleans into its violent main characters who don’t give their crimes a second thought. What happens in3 From Helland how does the Firefly trilogy conclude?
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What Happens In 3 From Hell?
Theending ofThe Devil’s Rejectsleads right into the third movie inRob Zombie’s Firefly trilogy. The main characters are engaged in a shoot-out with the police. The screen is black, which leaves the ending ambiguous. When3 From Hellbegins, audiences find out that Captain Spaulding, Baby, and Otis lived and they are going to be on trial because they have killed so many people.
3 From Helloffers up a look at what happens when a trial becomes widely covered by the media and people are fascinated by what’s being shared every day. While some think that they are guilty, others say “Free The Three.” The characters are told that they will get life in prison and Captain Spaulding is executed. While not everyone lovesRob Zombie’s 2007Halloweenreboot, it does show the filmmaker’s desire to make horror movies that are completely different from the slashers and supernatural films that are often released.
Along with Winslow Foxworth Coltrane (Richard Blake), who is called “Foxy,” Otis gets out of prison and then helps Baby get out as well. These become the three new main characters and they keep killing people, proving that they can’t change.
What Happens In The 3 From Hell Ending?
The ending of3 From Hellis as vague as the other two movies, yet still feels like a good way to end Otis and Baby’s story. Otis and Aquarius (Emilio Rivera), who becomes the main villain who the three main characters are fighting, battle one another. Otis, Foxy, and Baby win against Aquarius and kill Sebastian (Pancho Moler).
The3 From Hellending sees Otis, Baby, and Foxy heading into the town in Mexico where they have been living. After watching all three movies and thebrutal ending ofHouse of 1000 Corpses, the last scene of3 From Hellbecomes even more memorable. The characters have been punished for their crimes, but they are still fully themselves. They aren’t going to stop committing murder or doing whatever they want.
What Did Rob Zombie Say About 3 From Hell?
Rob Zombie is one of thebest filmmakers in the horror genreand it’s always interesting to hear his perspective on the genre. And when he talks about his specific movies, he shares more about his process and how he comes up with the concepts for each movie. Zombie’s films have small budgets. According to Variety, he madeHouse of 1000 CorpsesandThe Devil’s Rejectsfor $7 million and3 From Hellfor $3 million. It’s very cool to see what can be done with these small budgets.
Rob Zombie was interviewed byNME.combefore3 From Hellwas released and he said that he wasn’t sure that he would make another movie afterThe Devil’s Rejects. But he thought more about the main characters and how their stories would turn out and knew that it was time to make another film.
Rob Zombie said, “I know they’re vile people but I want the audiences to, in a way, sympathise with them and go on this journey with them. But then I think the journey of the outsider is always interesting. The story of someone who follows the rules and plays by the ways society wants you to act is very boring.” Zombie also said, “That’s why people are always fascinated by things like The Hell’s Angels and things like that because it’s a lifestyle completely outside of normal society. And the same thing happens with the criminals in this movie.”
House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, and3 From Hellare considered some ofRob Zombie’s best movies. Horror fans were glad to get the chance to see where Otis, Baby, and Captain Spaulding ended up. And since the film offers up a smart look at crime, punishment, and the media,3 From Hellis better than manyhorror sequels, which can be terrible.3 From Hellis different enough from the other movies that it feels necessary. It makes audiences think about whether people can really change and whether anyone different could have happened to Otis, Baby, Foxy, and Captain Spaulding.
