Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
Seen it?1988 | 98 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Crazy old Professor Gangreen has developed a way to make tomatoes look human for a second invasion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
0% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John De Bello
- Anthony StarkeChad Finletter
- George ClooneyMatt Stevens
- Karen M. WaldronTara Boumdeay
- John AstinProf. Gangreen
- Steve LundquistIgor
- Michael VillaniBob Downs
- J. Stephen PeaceWilbur Finletter
- Frank DavisSam Smith
- Harvey WeberSid
- John De BelloCharles White