Dr. Dakota Block

Dr. Dakota Block General Information Gender Female Occupation Anesthesiologist Affiliations Dr. William Block Tony Block Tammy Visan Cherry Darling Status Alive Media Debut Planet Terror Appearances Planet Terror Death Proof Portrayed by Marley Shelton [Template Source]

“	Reach up!	”
	— Dakota to Cherry

Dr. Dakota Block is a main character in the Planet Terror.

She is portrayed by Marley Shelton.

Dr. Dakota Block

Dr. Dakota.

She is the estranged daughter of Earl McGraw, sister of Deputy Edgar, wife of William Block and mother ofTony Block. She is an anasthesiologist, working in the same hospital as her husband. She has been having an affair with Tammy, and she plans to leave William and take her son with her as the movie begins.

Earl McGraw stopped talking to her for some disclosed reason. Possibilities include because of a dislike for her husband or having discover the fact that she is a bisexual.

Relationships

• Tammy Visan
• William
• Cherry
• Tony

Although Dakota informs Block that she and Tammy are not together anymore, it appears they are still together.

Dakota is Block's wife, but she states that he is insane and that she's afraid of what he might do to her and/or Tony.

She and Cherry are taken by Rapsit #1 and #2. Cherry and Dakota engage in a deep conversation, it's speculated that they now have a friendship after the events of the film.

Dakota appears to be a good mother towards Tony as she is willing to leave Block for him.

Weapons and Abilities

Syringe Gun: Dakota has a gun that can fire syringes from it. She has good aim with this weapon and once her target is hit, the syringe will activate and release whatever toxin is inside.

Skills

Medical Knowledge: As a doctor, Dakota has extensive education around biology. She is well versed in all aspects of healthcare and can identify potential illnesses by studying symptoms.

Actor's Comments

“	It was so cool, I had butterflies. It was the first time all the cast had seen the finished product. You quickly forget you’re in the movie because both films are so good. The audience responds so enthusiastically that you can completely escape into these crazy worlds Robert and Quentin have created.	”
	— Marley Shelton recation upon seeing Grindhouse

Etymology

• In Native American, the name Dakota [Pronounced də-KO-tə] means- Friend; ally. Tribal name.. Other origins for the name Dakota include - Native American, American.The name Dakota is a unisex name and can be used for a boy or girl name (male or female).

Quotes

• "Hi Joe."
• "I'm going to give you a very strong anesthetic. So you don't feel anything during the procedure."
• "I was afraid of what you would do to me and to our son, I'm the mother of your son."
• "We sure are, sweetie...."

• "You know, my girlfriend had a theory. She said that at some point in your life, you find a use for every useless talent you ever had. It's like connecting the dots."

• "Useless talent #37."

Trivia

• This character has a short appearance in Death Proof.

See Also

Tony Block

"My Friends"

To Do List

Block Family Home

Useless Talents

Gallery

Dakota and Cherry.

Dakota poster.

Poster featuring Dakota.

Dakota poster.

Dakota on a Spanish poster.

Looking at the moon.

She speaks to a babysitter.

She speaks to Block.

Dakota in the hospital.

Block comforts Dakota.

William, interrupted by a paramedic.

Breaking her hand.

Dakota returns to her home.

With a dead Tony.

Cherry and Dakota.

Dakota and Cherry stares at Sickos.

Looking at Wray.

Dakota and Abby.

Talks to Cherry.

Watches as Cherry uses a useless talent.

Dakota stares at Rapist #1.

Useless Talent #37.

Her hands are in use again.

Checking to see if the coast is clear.

Dakota looks at a dead Block.

Sources

Marley Shelton interview