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Bad Taste (1987)

UNRATED 91 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi  -   June 1989 (USA)
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The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast-food chain.

Director:

Peter Jackson

Writers:

Peter Jackson, Ken Hammon (additional material), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Terry Potter Terry Potter ...
Ozzy / 3rd Class Alien
Pete O'Herne Pete O'Herne ...
Barry / 3rd Class Alien
Craig Smith Craig Smith ...
Giles / 3rd Class Alien
Mike Minett Mike Minett ...
Frank / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Jackson ...
Doug Wren Doug Wren ...
Lord Crumb
Dean Lawrie Dean Lawrie ...
Lord Crumb SPFX Double / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Vere-Jones Peter Vere-Jones ...
Lord Crumb's Voice
Ken Hammon Ken Hammon ...
3rd Class Alien
Robin Griggs Robin Griggs ...
3rd Class Alien
Michael Gooch Michael Gooch ...
3rd Class Alien
Peter Gooch Peter Gooch ...
3rd Class Alien
Laurie Yarrall Laurie Yarrall ...
3rd Class Alien
Shane Yarrall Shane Yarrall ...
3rd Class Alien
Philip Lamey Philip Lamey ...
3rd Class Alien
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Storyline

Derek and his friends must investigate the missing people in a small village. Then they find out its human formed aliens that are really big headed monsters that used all the people in the small village into their snack burgers. Now, Derek must save the day and the world with his chainsaw before the meat eaters strikes the whole planet. Will Derek kill all the aliens? Written by Liam  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Alien | Fast Food | New Zealand | Chainsaw | Small Town  | See more »

Taglines:

Watch out Aliens... ... here comes Derek! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mal gusto See more »

Box Office

Budget:

NZD 30,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Australia: (1989 video release)  | Belgium: (DVD version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

While the original VHS box artwork had the alien flipping the middle finger, tapes distributed to US video rental stores were provided with an extra finger that could be glued in place to make it look like it was making a "peace" sign instead. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the beginning where the alien is chasing Barry with the axe, the direction of the axe in the alien's hand changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

Alien Leader's Voice: I think the gruel is ready!
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Crazy Credits

Instead of standard disclaimer:
Any similarity with persons living or dead is an accident. Sorry See more »

Connections

Referenced in Turbo Zombi (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"ROCK LIES"
Composed and Performed by Madlight See more »