Editing Rob Zombie (section)

=== 2002–2006: Marriage, directorial debut, and continued musical success ===
[[File:Rob Zombie (2005).jpg|thumb|left|Zombie at [[Ozzfest]] 2005]]
Following years of struggling to find a distributor and various re-shoots, Zombie confirmed that his film ''House of 1000 Corpses'' would finally be released through [[Lions Gate Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Document.cfm?Page=Articles/index.cfm&Article_ID=80 |title=House of 1000 Corpses by UnRated Magazine |website=Unratedmagazine.com |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on April 11, 2003.<ref>{{cite web |author=House of 1000 Corpses [2003] |url=http://robzombie.com/movies/house-of-1000-corpses/comment-page-1/ |title=» House of 1000 Corpses [2003] Rob Zombie &#124; Official Website |website=Robzombie.com |date=August 8, 2011 |access-date=November 24, 2012 |archive-date=February 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218044058/http://robzombie.com/movies/house-of-1000-corpses/comment-page-1/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Eric D. |last=Snider |url=http://www.film.com/?p=129042 |title=Re-Views: House of 1000 Corpses (2003) – |website=Film.com |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The film received a generally negative reception from critics, though it grossed over $16 million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/HouseOf1000Corpses.php |title=House of 1,000 Corpses – Box Office History |website=The-numbers.com |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The film was criticized for being too "grotesque" and "violent", but has since garnered a [[cult following]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/movies/105683-cult-classic-devils-rejects-house-1000-corpse.html |title=Cult classic, Devils rejects and house of 1000 corpse |website=PS3Trophies.org |date=May 8, 2011 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=9445 |title=Empire's House Of 1000 Corpses Movie Review |work=Empire |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phase9.tv/moviereviews/houseof1000corpses.shtml |title=House of a 1000 Corpses – movie review |website=Phase9.tv |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Despite vastly negative reviews,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angelfire.com/film/teenreview/houseof1000corpses.html |title=Review: House of 1000 Corpses |website=Angelfire.com |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> the film garnered a warmer reception in later years, and is frequently listed as one of the "best horror films ever made".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.wagerweb.com/entertainment/top-25-scariest-scary-movies-ever-made-16918.html |title=» Top 25 Scariest Scary Movies Ever Made |website=Entertainment.wagerweb.com |access-date=November 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115171215/http://entertainment.wagerweb.com/entertainment/top-25-scariest-scary-movies-ever-made-16918.html |archive-date=November 15, 2012  }}</ref> Zombie worked with [[Scott Humphrey]] on the majority of the film's soundtrack, which was released on March 25, 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thechopshop.com/ |title=The Chop Shop |publisher=The Chop Shop |access-date=October 28, 2012}}</ref><ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.thechopshop.com/about.html |title=The Chop Shop |publisher=The Chop Shop |access-date=October 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426065635/http://www.thechopshop.com/about.html |archive-date=April 26, 2012  }}</ref> The release features original songs from Zombie such as "Pussy Liquor" and "Little Piggy", as well as Zombie's own rendition of the [[Commodores]] hit single "[[Brick House (song)|Brick House]]" (1977), re-titled "Brick House 2003".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kergan |first=Wade |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/house-of-1000-corpses-mw0000021706 |title=House of 1000 Corpses – Original Soundtrack : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |website=AllMusic |date=March 25, 2003 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The soundtrack peaked at number fifty-three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and number four on the [[Top Soundtracks]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=soundtrack|chart=all}} |title=House of 1000 Corpses – Original Soundtrack |magazine=Billboard |date=April 19, 2003 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref>

Zombie released his first compilation album, titled ''[[Past, Present & Future (Rob Zombie album)|Past, Present & Future]]'', on September 23, 2003.<ref>{{cite web|last=Loftus |first=Johnny |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/past-present-future-mw0000324367 |title=Past, Present & Future – Rob Zombie : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |website=AllMusic |date=September 23, 2003 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The release featured a collection of songs taken from Zombie's solo albums as well as his releases with White Zombie; new material is also present on the album.<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r657912|pure_url=yes}}|title=Past, Present & Future - Rob Zombie|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> The album debuted at number eleven on the ''Billboard'' 200, and would go on to become Zombie's third release to sell over one million copies in the country.<ref name="RIAA-Rob Zombie" /> Zombie guest starred on episodes of both ''[[Spider-Man: The New Animated Series]]'' and ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]'' that year, in a voice only role for both.<ref name=roles>{{cite web|url=http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/26808/20160113/31-gets-official-r-rating-mpaa-spring-release-director-rob-zombie.htm|title='31' gets official R-rating for Spring release; Director Rob Zombie to unveil uncut version|publisher=Lawyer Herald|date=January 13, 2016}}</ref> In November 2003, Zombie launched his ''Spookshow International'' comic book series.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://comicvine.gamespot.com/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/4050-18992/ |title=Rob Zombie's Spookshow International (MVCreation comic book) – 9 issues |website=Comic Vine |access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> His second series, ''The Nail'', spawned four issues between June and October 2004, while his ''Bigfoot'' series lasted from February to May 2005, featuring four issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/bigfoot/4050-23482/|title=Bigfoot (IDW Publishing comic book) – 4 issues |website=Comic Vine |access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=The Last American Virgin |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-nail/4050-19281/ |title=The Nail (Dark Horse Comics comic book) – 4 issues |website=Comic Vine |access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> Zombie's second film, ''[[The Devil's Rejects]]'', serves as a direct sequel to ''House of 1000 Corpses'', and was released on July 22, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eatmybrains.com/showfeature.php?id=25 |title=Interview with The Devil's Rejects' Rob Zombie – Feature Article |publisher=Eat My Brains! |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_6283.html |title=Exclusive Interview with Rob Zombie - MoviesOnline |website=Moviesonline.ca |access-date=December 12, 2012}}</ref> The film featured a more "violent [[Western film]]" theme as opposed to the horror aspects of its predecessor.<ref>{{cite web |author=JoBlo |url=https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/set-visit-interview-with-devils-rejects-director-rob-zombie |title=Set Visit: Interview with Devil's Rejects director Rob Zombie |website=JoBlo.com |date=July 15, 2004 |access-date=November 24, 2012 |archive-date=October 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022052625/http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/set-visit-interview-with-devils-rejects-director-rob-zombie |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film received a much more positive reception than its predecessor, though was still criticized for its violence and material.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=devilsrejects.htm |title=The Devil's Rejects (2005) |website=Box Office Mojo |date=August 25, 2005 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The film has been described as "one giant loogie that comes straight from the heart", filled with moments of nihilism and cunning wit.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Film Comment|jstor = 43457162|title = Review: The Devil's Rejects|date = July–August 2005|publisher = Film Society of Lincoln Center|last = Koresky|first = Michael|volume=41|issue=4|pages=74–75}}</ref> Much like the first film, ''The Devil's Rejects'' went on to gain a cult following after its release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/devils_rejects/ |title=The Devil's Rejects |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> The film has a 53 out of 100 rating on [[Metacritic]], meaning mixed to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-devils-rejects |title=The Devil's Rejects Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More |website=Metacritic |date=July 22, 2005 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Zombie released a number of ''The Devil's Rejects'' comics throughout 2005 to coincide with the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zombiefaq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=78 |title=Comics |website=ZombieFAQ.com |access-date=November 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624055512/http://www.zombiefaq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=78 |archive-date=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Zombie began working on his third studio album in 2005, whilst finishing work on ''The Devil's Rejects''; the album was influenced by [[glam rock]] artists like [[Slade]], [[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]], and [[Gary Glitter]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1classic.com/view/playlist/1544469/116562/Hangin_With_Rob_Zombie/Hangin_With_Rob_Zombie/index.jhtml |title=Hangin with Rob Zombie |publisher=VH1 Classic |access-date=February 14, 2012 |archive-date=July 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705195529/http://www.vh1classic.com/view/playlist/1544469/116562/Hangin_With_Rob_Zombie/Hangin_With_Rob_Zombie/index.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> The release was described as "experimental" by Zombie, who claimed the project featured numerous acoustic-led songs.<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r826999|pure_url=yes}}|title=Educated Horses - Rob Zombie|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> The album, ''[[Educated Horses]]'', was released on March 28, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|last=Christopher |first=James |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/educated-horses-mw0000350871 |title=Educated Horses – Rob Zombie : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |website=AllMusic |date=March 28, 2006 |access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> It sold 107,000 copies in its first week, becoming Zombie's third album to enter the top ten on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/11674/tempidx/1/menuid/1 |title= Rob Zombie's Educated Horses Debuts At Number 5 On Billboard Top 200 |website=Blistering.com |access-date=November 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118094203/http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/11674/tempidx/1/menuid/1 |archive-date=January 18, 2013  }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ti-rules-as-king-of-album-chart-58852/ |title=T.I. Rules As 'King' Of Album Chart |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 13, 2021}}</ref> The album received mixed critical reviews, with ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' writing "A handful of cuts are too long on sludgy instrumental grooves, but whether Zombie is out-Trent Reznoring [[Trent Reznor]] on the [[sitar]]-laden grindfest '17 Year Locust' or spitting fire amid the apocalyptic blues riffs of 'The Devil's Rejects', he sounds like a gifted schlockmeister that [[The Strokes|Strokes]] fans can enjoy. Or at least tolerate."<ref name="RollStone">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/robzombie/albums/album/9491563/review/9597771/educated_horses |title= Educated Horses review |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=April 5, 2006 |access-date=April 5, 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071103005036/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/robzombie/albums/album/9491563/review/9597771/educated_horses |archive-date=November 3, 2007 |author-link=Rolling Stone }}</ref> The song "[[The Lords of Salem (song)|The Lords of Salem]]" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the [[51st Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>[http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx#04] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220105729/http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/51st_show/list.aspx#04|date=December 20, 2010}}</ref> ''Educated Horses'' saw a further decline in sales for Zombie, selling just over 500,000 copies in the United States. The album became his first studio album as a solo artist to not receive a certification from the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA-Rob Zombie" /> It served as Zombie's final studio album to be released through Geffen Records. Zombie had a cameo appearance in a voice only role for the film ''[[Slither (2006 film)|Slither]]'' (2006).<ref name=roles /> Zombie released his first official [[greatest hits]] album, ''The Best of Rob Zombie'', on October 10, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://robzombie.com/music/the-best-of-rob-zombie/|first=Rob|last=Zombie|title=The Best of Rob Zombie - Official Website|access-date=January 13, 2016|date=August 12, 2011|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305022625/http://robzombie.com/music/the-best-of-rob-zombie/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album was re-released only months later under the title ''The Best of Rob Zombie: 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection''.<ref name=BestOf>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/the-best-of-rob-zombie-mr0001100040|title=The Best of Rob Zombie|website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=January 13, 2016}}</ref> The project debuted at number 166 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and went on to receive a gold certification from the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA-Rob Zombie" /> The album featured no new material, and was released with little promotion on Zombie's behalf. It remains his final album to receive an RIAA certification to date.<ref name="RIAA-Rob Zombie" />