Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

1991TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

A group of people thwart a mad scientist trying to take over the world with evil mutated tomatoes that he can change into people.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Director: John De BelloGenres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

Decades after a government conspiracy led to the creation of sentient, man-eating tomatoes, a new threat emerges. A shady corporation plans to exploit the remaining killer tomatoes for profit, leading to chaos and a desperate fight for survival. A bumbling government agent and a team of unlikely heroes must band together to stop the tomato menace before the world is consumed.

Critical Reception

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1991) is widely considered a cult classic, appreciated for its low-budget charm and intentionally absurd humor. While not critically acclaimed for its filmmaking prowess, it garnered a dedicated following for its campy style and over-the-top parody of B-movie horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless silliness and parody of the horror genre.
  • Appreciated for its low-budget charm and commitment to its absurd premise.
  • Some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with a tendency towards excessive gags.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this cult film. However, its enduring popularity in niche circles suggests a positive reception among fans of cult cinema and campy horror.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 1978 cult classic "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," continuing the absurd premise of homicidal produce.

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