Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

PG

Released Oct 4, 1978

1h 27m

Comedy

Horror

Sci-Fi

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In a spoof of low-budget sci-fi films, oozing tomatoes go on the rampage, splattering innocent victims.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

The really frustrating thing about Tomatoes is the toothlessness of its satire.

Rated: .5/4

Oct 5, 2003

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Apr 2, 2005

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Deliriously silly!

Rated: 4/5

Jun 12, 2004

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Peter Sobczynski

Critic Doctor

Even though there are about a zillion dumb parts, it never quite wears out its welcome.

Sep 25, 2003

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: 1/5

Mar 4, 2003

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Ron R

Best part was the helicopter crash in the beginning of the movie. The rest was really bad.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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CodyZamboni Z

Movie start off with lots of energy, With a series of Airplane style jokes, gags, musical numbers, Amusing at first, with the amatuerish moviemaking, acting, fx, But wears thin after 45 minutes, and boredom sets in.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Dallas H

It's the "naked gun" and "airplane" of the produce aisle.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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The C

There is no experience like Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. It is truly a film you have to see to believe. While it is not an amazing film it still fulfills its purpose as a goofy satire. Its funny, witty and just ridiculous. Sometimes its not the ridiculous 70s humor that makes you laugh but instead the craziness of the situation. One moment from this film that is engraved in my brain is the moment when the scuba diver is sent out but just ends up swimming in a fountain which is the last time we see him. I remember thinking "this is stupid but I love it" and for that this film has my respect. This film is truly a product of its time and I would recommend that everyone give it a try. It is the definition of "so bad it's good".

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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James B

While It isn't meant to be taken seriously and is supposed to be funny but it's just boring.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Michael M

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is absurd, campy, and clearly meant to be watched under the influence of something stronger than soda. I wasn’t on the right kind—or amount—of drugs, so it didn’t land for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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John De Bello

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George Wilson

Jim Richardson

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Lois Fairchild

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Synopsis

In a spoof of low-budget sci-fi films, oozing tomatoes go on the rampage, splattering innocent victims.

Director: John De Bello
Producer: John De Bello, J. Stephen Peace, Mark L. Rosen
Screenwriter: Costa Dillon, J. Stephen Peace, Rick Rockwell, John De Bello
Production Co: Four Square Productions, Sanrio Company
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 1978, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 27m

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