Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater

The one-eyed... one horn... flying...

PG 1988 · 90 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.

Directed by Linda Shayne · Written by Linda Shayne

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