The Opening Film for Fantastic Fest 2013 Is….

Machete Kills!

Yes, the opening film for Fantastic Fest 2013 will be Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills. I don’t think this was really a surprise for anyone but it is nice to hear confirmation as if it wasn’t booked, I would be worried. Prior to the date shifting of Machete Kills and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, I figured Sin City would be getting the Opening Film slot since Machete Kills would have been in theaters by the time the festival rolled out. Read below for the official announcement, only a couple of months away!

Every year we compile our dream targets for opening night film; MACHETE KILLS was at the top of that list,” said Fantastic Fest Co-founder & Creative Director Tim League. “We are going to pull out all the stops to ensure Robert’s world premiere red carpet experience is literally blood red.”

“Fantastic Fest has quickly become the best place for fans to first experience the newest and coolest genre movies and blockbusters,” said director Robert Rodriguez. “I am honored and extremely excited for MACHETE KILLS to have its world premiere right here in Austin and kick off Fantastic Fest.”

In MACHETE KILLS, Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent Machete, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

The talented and eclectic cast includes: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Carlos Estevez, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Jessica Alba, Demian Bichir, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, Cuba Gooding, Jr., William Sadler, Marko Zaror and Mel Gibson.

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