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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

A new musical-comedy-horror show!

PG 1978 · 87 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

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 fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.

Directed by John De Bello · Written by John De Bello

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Return of the Killer Tomatoes!Return of the Killer Tomatoes! · 1988
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Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! · 1991
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Police assitant Boyle along with tomatologist Kennedi Johnson look into investigations about Killer Tomato attacks, and discover Gangrene plans to brainwash people via TV talk shows to take over the world! Will Gangrene be stopped? Will Johnson become part of a Bacon, Lettuce and Human sandwich?
Killer Tomatoes Eat France!Killer Tomatoes Eat France! · 1992
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"Jurassic Park" meets "Dr. Strangelove". It's a reprise and fifth feature spin of the 1978 Cult Classic "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," the franchise that went from 80s midnight screenings to help launch the Fox Children's TV Network.

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