Planet Terror is a 2007 American action zombie comedy film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Set in Texas, the film follows the survivors of a biochemical outbreak as they battle zombie-like creatures and a rogue military unit. It stars Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Michael Biehn, Jeff Fahey, Josh Brolin, and Marley Shelton. The film was originally released theatrically by Dimension Films on April 6, 2007, as part of Grindhouse, a double feature that combined Planet Terror with Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.