Machete is a 2010 action film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis. The “Machete” character originates from the 2001 Spy Kids film, written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. This film is an expansion of a fake trailer that was released together with Rodriguez’s and Quentin Tarantino’s 2007 Grindhouse. Machete continues the B movie and exploitation style of Grindhouse,[6] including in part the same footage. Danny Trejo stars in his first lead role as the title character.