Sign in

Bad Taste

1987·Movie
1h 31min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Bad Taste fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Catharsis3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Watch out Aliens... here comes Derek!

A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. After they wipe out the New Zealand town Kaihoro, the country’s Astro-Investigation and Defense Service (AIaDS) is called in to deal with the problem. Things are complicated due to Giles, an aid worker who comes to Kaihoro the same day to collect change from the residents. He is captured by the aliens, and AIaDS stages a rescue mission that quickly becomes an all-out assault on the aliens’ headquarters.
SplatterpunkLow-Budget HorrorGross-Out GoreDarkly HumorousDIY AestheticIn Bad TasteZombie CannibalsCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bad Taste

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad Taste legally?

Bad Taste is included with a subscription to History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Darkroom, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Taste worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Taste rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Bad Taste?

1 h 31 min

Bad Taste runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Taste?

Critics63
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Bad Taste much the same way.

What language is Bad Taste in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Taste?

41ADALAOAZBABEBFBRBYBZCHCMCYCZ+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Taste in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Taste use?

Bloody HilariousAbsurdly Sharp BladeSame Language DubBadass BoastMonster Threat ExpirationGenuine Human HideEven Evil Has StandardsFun with AcronymsDistressed DudeHat DamageBald of EvilCigar Chomperand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for Bad Taste, including Bloody Hilarious, Absurdly Sharp Blade, Same Language Dub.