Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes
Just finished watching "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" released by MVD Visual.
Now I'm probably one of the few people who can honestly say that they saw "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" when it was first released back in theaters back in 1978.
What set "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" apart from other independently produced and released movies back in 1978, is that it benefited from a national widespread release following the success of Star Wars and theaters wanting to bring in money to cash in the science-fiction craze. It was also the first movie to successfully mix horror and comedy. And Jeff H. and Zack probably should be thanking me that I didn't make them watch this movie with me, because it has, and I'm not joking, three musical numbers in it, making it essentially the first horror musical comedy to hit the silver screen. I had forgotten about this.
Dad took me to see "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" when it played at the New River Shopping Center Theater - back in the dark ages where most theaters had only one or two theaters - cue Zack screaming in horror. Now-a-days the New River Shopping Center Theater is off limits - at least it was the last time I visited Camp Lejeune.
Of particular note is the helicopter crash scene early in the movie. It was an unplanned crash and it cost the producers $60,000 out of their $100,000 budget. Ouch - thankfully nobody was killed in the crash.
Yes, we do even have to include a Trigger Warning - some people are going to get offended by the off color, though dated jokes poking fun at stereotypes.
Essentially, the movie is about tomatoes who begin attacking and eating humans. Don't expect Shakespeare here.
Has it aged well? Surprisingly yes, if you look at it as a movie of its time. It did spawn three big budget sequels and a cartoon series. Hollywood takes notice when an independently produced and independently distributed movies rakes in the big books and "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" did ultimately make $25 million during it's original release. I think it was a success because it was something new and unique and unique it is.
A fun and nostalgic movie.
Recommended!
Three Stars.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Now I'm probably one of the few people who can honestly say that they saw "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" when it was first released back in theaters back in 1978.
What set "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" apart from other independently produced and released movies back in 1978, is that it benefited from a national widespread release following the success of Star Wars and theaters wanting to bring in money to cash in the science-fiction craze. It was also the first movie to successfully mix horror and comedy. And Jeff H. and Zack probably should be thanking me that I didn't make them watch this movie with me, because it has, and I'm not joking, three musical numbers in it, making it essentially the first horror musical comedy to hit the silver screen. I had forgotten about this.
Dad took me to see "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" when it played at the New River Shopping Center Theater - back in the dark ages where most theaters had only one or two theaters - cue Zack screaming in horror. Now-a-days the New River Shopping Center Theater is off limits - at least it was the last time I visited Camp Lejeune.
Of particular note is the helicopter crash scene early in the movie. It was an unplanned crash and it cost the producers $60,000 out of their $100,000 budget. Ouch - thankfully nobody was killed in the crash.
Yes, we do even have to include a Trigger Warning - some people are going to get offended by the off color, though dated jokes poking fun at stereotypes.
Essentially, the movie is about tomatoes who begin attacking and eating humans. Don't expect Shakespeare here.
Has it aged well? Surprisingly yes, if you look at it as a movie of its time. It did spawn three big budget sequels and a cartoon series. Hollywood takes notice when an independently produced and independently distributed movies rakes in the big books and "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes" did ultimately make $25 million during it's original release. I think it was a success because it was something new and unique and unique it is.
A fun and nostalgic movie.
Recommended!
Three Stars.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
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