Netflix Self-Torture Experiment Trilogy #24: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
This was a suggestion from @Tymethief.
Synopsis from Netflix: From the moment it begins, this kitschy horror movie boasts the makings of a cult hit — and that it has become, even though it’s decidedly low-budget and filled to brim with camp. Director John de Bello manages to squeeze out the laughs from a highly improbable premise: Tomatoes become public enemy No. 1 when they turn murderous, preying on humans. It’s up to Mason Dixon (David Wilson) and his special team to stomp them out for good.
My thoughts: I guess you never really know what you’re going to get with a B-movie. Some, like the Evil Dead series or Jack Frost, are actually pretty entertaining. Others, like The Toxic Avenger, are just plain awful. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is somewhere in between.
Yes, the plot was absurd but it was purposely absurd; at least the acting was somewhat decent. There were a couple of moments that made me chuckle, a couple of semi-entertaining songs, and a couple of movie homages (North By Northwest and Jaws) that were relatively well-done. There was even an appearance from the San Diego Chicken, which I found amusing.
All in all, I can’t say I liked this film but I certainly didn’t hate it. The only real problem I have with Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is that it doesn’t lend itself to mockery because you can’t make fun of a movie which is already making fun of itself. [Two out of five stars.]
