John De Bello, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978): one of the worst movies I've ever seen, and yet -- I liked it. This crazy flick has long since achieved cult status for good reason. Every scene featuring a tomato, small, medium or large, rolling, flying or splatting, is precious. And you learn some important things about the irreverent Zeitgeist of the mid-1970s, even if it's mostly like an episode of Benny Hill gone awry -- if that's even possible.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Inspires tracking down at least the first sequel: Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988), starring none other than John Astin and George Clooney.
Today's Rune: Protection.
I remember laughing at this with my brother in our youth. It was certainly something to see!
ReplyDeleteI have never been able to get all the way through it, though I've tried several times. It is just so incredibly godawful. I can see that it has a certain charm for that very reason.
ReplyDeleteStill has one of the best themes songs for a movie ever. "I know I'm going to miss her, a tomato ate my sister". And of course, who can forget "Puberty Love" (although many have tried)?
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting this was a live action movie. I only remember the cartoon from when I was a kid.
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