Movies like Machete

Another Rodriguez-Tarantino collaboration, 'From Dusk Till Dawn' blends crime and horror elements in a thrilling tale that starts with a bank heist and ends in a vampire-infested bar. It's a wild ride that matches 'Machete's' sense of unpredictable and violent fun.

'Grindhouse,' a double-feature extravaganza from Rodriguez and Tarantino, presents 'Planet Terror' and 'Death Proof,' both of which ooze the same campy, over-the-top vibe as 'Machete.' It's a cinematic nod to the exploitation films of the 70s, with plenty of gore, laughs, and outrageous characters.

Robert Rodriguez's 'Desperado' shares the same stylistic DNA as 'Machete,' featuring thrilling action sequences, a Latin American hero, and a gritty revenge story. Antonio Banderas shines as the guitar-case-wielding gunslinger on a vendetta against a drug lord.

As the direct sequel to Machete, 'Machete Kills' amps up the explosive action and satirical humor. Fans will relish Danny Trejo's return as the titular character on a new mission given by the U.S. President himself. It's a no-brainer next watch for more of that grindhouse glory.

As the third installment of Rodriguez's 'Mexico' trilogy, 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' escalates the action and star power with Johnny Depp and Antonio Banderas. It continues the saga of El Mariachi with high-octane gunfights and a comic book-like narrative, echoing 'Machete's' flavor.