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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
14K
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
Trailer for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: 25th Anniversary Edition
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AdventureComedyHorror
A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
14K
YOUR RATING
    • John De Bello
    • Costa Dillon
    • John De Bello
    • J. Stephen Peace
  • Stars
    • David Miller
    • George Wilson
    • Sharon Taylor
    • John De Bello
    • Costa Dillon
    • John De Bello
    • J. Stephen Peace
  • Stars
    • David Miller
    • George Wilson
    • Sharon Taylor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 121User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
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    Photos73

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    David Miller in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Tom Coleman in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Sharon Taylor in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Dana Ashbrook in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Paul Oya in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
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    Lydia Hannibal in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Efemia Dillon and D. Wayne Cyphert in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)

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    David Miller
    • Mason Dixon
    George Wilson
    • Jim Richardson
    Sharon Taylor
    • Lois Fairchild
    J. Stephen Peace
    • Lt. Wilbur Finletter
    • (as Rock Peace)
    Ernie Meyers
    • The President
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Senator Polk
    Ron Shapiro
    • Newspaper Editor
    Al Sklar
    • Ted Swann
    Jerrold Anderson
    • Major Mills
    • (as Jerry Anderson)
    Don Birch
    • Old Man
    Tom Coleman
    • Singing Soldier
    Art K. Koustik
    • FIA Director
    • (as Art Koustik)
    Jack Nolen
    • Senator McKinley
    Paul Oya
    • Dr. Nokitofa
    John Qualls
    • Captain
    Alan Scharf
    • Roberts
    Gary Smith
    • Sam Smith
    Byron Teegarden
    • Dr. Morrison
      • John De Bello
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The helicopter crash in the early scenes was unintentional. The tail rotor blades accidentally hit the ground, causing the helicopter to spin out of control. Debris and the top rotor blades narrowly missed the police officers in the scene and the crew off camera. The pilot received minor injuries. After being pulled from the wreck, Jack Riley and George Wilson quickly ad-libbed the rest of the scene as the wreck was set on fire. The crash of the $60,000 rented helicopter used up more of the budget than all other aspects of the film combined.
    • Goofs
      The amount of squashed tomato on the police car's windshield changes.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Nokitofa: Technically sir, tomatoes are fags.

      Dr. Morrison: He means fruits.

    • Crazy credits
      The crowd at the Stadium is credited as Every Screwball in San Diego county
    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut features a mockumentary called "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Director's Cut: A Masterpiece Restored" on the restoration and the making of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'
      Words and Music by John De Bello

    User reviews121

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    5/10
    An Honest review
    I will be the first to admit I absolutely ADORE this film. I absolutely love the sendup of horror films that seemed to exist up to that time. However, it really is a bad film.

    I gave it a 5. Why, I think it is honestly a movie you will either love or hate. It is hard to be ambivalent about this film. The effects are cheesy, the dialogue silly, and the concept even sillier. Yet, I don't think it could of been pulled off any better. I think everyone should check this film out at least once, but do it with friends.

    "Could someone please pass the ketchup?"
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    • medrjel
    • Jul 19, 2002

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1978 (United States)
      • United States
      • KT Entertainment
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Qualcomm Stadium - 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Four Square Productions
      • Sanrio Company
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 23 minutes
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