Rob Zombie

The Profile

Rob Zombie (born Robert Bartleh Cummings) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and film director, former frontman of White Zombie and a solo artist known for combining heavy/industrial metal with horror and B-movie aesthetics; he also writes and directs horror films.

Frontman of White Zombie before a solo career; debut solo album Hellbilly Deluxe established his solo identity. He directs horror films such as House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, The Lords of Salem and a remake of Halloween. Frequent collaborator and performer is Sheri Moon Zombie.

DeBaser's reviews present Rob Zombie as a divisive figure: praised for cinematic style, soundtrack and devotion to 1970s B-movie aesthetics, criticized when plotting or songwriting falter. His music is described across industrial and heavy-metal lines; his films oscillate between splatter fun and ambition. Overall a mix of strong fandom and critical reservation.