Trejo

Trejo is a 2010 American action film directed by Jeff Burr. The film stars Danny Trejo in the title role as Machete Cortez, a former Mexican federale who is betrayed by his drug cartel bosses and left for dead. He resurfaces in the United States as a vigilante, seeking revenge against those who wronged him. The plot involves Machete's pursuit of a corrupt senator and a ruthless businessman who are responsible for the death of his loved one.

The film is a spin-off of a fake trailer that appeared in the 2007 film Grindhouse, which was a double feature co-directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. The Grindhouse trailer was so popular that it led to the development of the full-length feature film. Trejo also features a large ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, and Steven Seagal. The film's tone is characteristic of exploitation films, with gratuitous violence, dark humor, and a stylized aesthetic. It was followed by two sequels, Machete Kills (2013) and Machete Kills Again... In Space (announced but not yet released). The character of Machete has become a cult icon, known for his stoic demeanor and brutal efficiency.