Attack of the Killer Tomatoes


1h 27m 1978

Brief Synopsis

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 veggies and put a stop to their murderous spree. Included in this crack team are a lieutenant who never goes anywhere without his parachute, an underwater expert who's never out of his scuba gear, and a master of disguise who conceals his appearance by dressing as a black Adolf Hitler.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Musical
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color

Synopsis

Strange reports of people and pets being attacked by tomat s start flooding into law enforcement offices. When it is confirmed that a government experiment has gone wrong, resulting in the giant, mutated tomat s that are running amok in the suburbs, a special task force is created to stop the crazed fruit.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Musical
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color

Quotes

And today the president closed the nation's last remaining submarine base at Groton, Connecticut. When asked why he had made the startling decision the president responded, "Those funny little black ships just keep sinking anyway."
- News Announcer
We have to convince the little housewife out there that the tomato that ate the family pet is not dangerous!
- Swan
(he has infiltrated the tomatoes and is eating with them) "Hey, can somebody please pass the ketchup?"
- Sam Smith

Trivia

The helicopter crash was unintentional. After being pulled from the wreck, Jack Riley and George Wilson adlibbed the rest of the scene. The crash used up more of the budget than all other aspects of the film combined.

The song "Puberty Love" was performed by Matt Cameron, who would later go on to be the drummer for Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1978

Released in United States May 1995

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.

Released in United States 1978

Released in United States May 1995 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 17-28, 1995.)