Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! is a 1978 adventure musical directed by John De Bello, starring Sharon Taylor, David Miller and Eric Christmas. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- John De Bello
- Original language
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English - Studio
- NAI Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! About?
The premise of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bizarre and chaotic event unfolds as killer tomatoes begin attacking people across the globe. As the situation escalates, a ragtag group must find a way to defend humanity against the relentless, pulpy assault. The world descends into madness as the juicy menace wreaks havoc, leaving innocent bystanders covered in a barrage of red, pulpy fury. Can anyone survive this gory and gut-busting attack?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Cast
Sharon Taylor leads the cast, with David Miller and Eric Christmas. Directed by John De Bello; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John De Bello
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 9 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 50% User score
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Plot Summary
What happens in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain rises, a prophetic scroll appears, reminding us of the fateful release of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963), where viewers found humor in the idea of birds rebelling against humankind. However, fate had other designs, leading to an astonishing event in 1975 that left no space for laughter. Following this dark premonition, a haunting sequence unfolds: a tomato unexpectedly bursts from a woman’s garbage disposal, turning her confusion into sheer horror as it closes in on her.
Full summary
The whole story of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, scene by scene
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes! ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What unusual substance covers the woman's body after the attack?
Cars in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
29 cars on screen, including the 1961 Rambler Classic and the 1975 Triumph TR7.
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1966 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Tappajatomaattien hyökkäys” and “Atak pomidorów zabójców”.
- Also known as
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- Tappajatomaattien hyökkäys
- Atak pomidorów zabójców
- Mördartomaterna anfaller
- El ataque de los tomates asesinos
- Angriff der Killertomaten
- Pomodori assassini
- L'attaque des Tomates Tueuses
- Нападение помидоров-убийц
- Ataque dos Tomates Assassinos
- アタック・オブ・ザ・キラー・トマト
- A gyilkos paradicsomok támadása
- מתקפת העגבניות הרצחניות
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- 토마토 공격대
- Атаката на Доматите Убийци
- O Ataque dos Tomates Assassinos
- 杀人番茄
- Напад помідорів-убивць
- Dræbertomaterne angriber!
- L’atac dels tomàquets assassins
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! released?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was released on October 8, 1978.
Who directed Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was directed by John De Bello.
More films by John De Bello Who is in the cast of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! stars Sharon Taylor, David Miller and Eric Christmas, among 10 credited actors.
How is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! rated?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 9 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! have a post-credit scene?
No. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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