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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

1978Movie1 h 27 minPG

ComedyHorror
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes27%42%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy movie about society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for tears, warmth or romance.

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Story

A new musical-comedy-horror show!

After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.

Feels like

  • Cult Classic
  • Campy Horror Comedy
  • Absurdist Satire
  • Low-Budget
  • Parody of 70s Horror
  • Killer Food
  • Grotesque
  • Irreverent Humor

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
John De Bello
Written by
J. Stephen Peace, Costa Dillon, John De Bello
Produced by
John De Bello
Music by
John De Bello

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 4, 1978 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
October 4, 1978
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$100,420
Box office
$567,000
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Master of Disguise, The Film of the Book, Recursive Canon +9

  • Master of Disguise
  • The Film of the Book
  • Recursive Canon
  • Hellish Copter
  • Censored Child Death
  • Death Trap
  • Evil Laugh Turned Coughing Fit
  • Closest Thing We Got
  • Villain: Exit, Stage Left
  • Bar Brawl
  • Meaningful Name
  • Lawyer-Friendly Cameo

12 of 116 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?"

Questions about Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?

The RokuPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

In the United States, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! use?

Master of DisguiseThe Film of the BookRecursive CanonHellish CopterCensored Child DeathDeath TrapEvil Laugh Turned Coughing FitClosest Thing We GotVillain: Exit, Stage LeftBar BrawlMeaningful NameLawyer-Friendly Cameoand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Master of Disguise, The Film of the Book, and Recursive Canon.