After working on this movie for more than four years on an extremely tight budget (and with a cast and crew consisting only of himself and a group of close friends), filmmaker Peter Jackson eventually completed it with the help of the New Zealand Film Commission, who were very impressed with what they'd seen so far of Jackson's .. Read more
| Starring | Pete O'Herne, Mike Miett, Terry Potter, Peter Jackson |
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| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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After working on this movie for more than four years on an extremely tight budget (and with a cast and crew consisting only of himself and a group of close friends), filmmaker Peter Jackson eventually completed it with the help of the New Zealand Film Commission, who were very impressed with what they'd seen so far of Jackson's first cinematic effort. In BAD TASTE, a small New Zealand coastal town is taken over by the extraterrestrial Lord Crumb and his army of alien invaders, who are planning to "harvest" the inhabitants for an intergalactic chain of fast-food restaurants. But Derek (Jackson) and his mates from AIDS (the Astro Investigation and Defense Service) are sent in by the government to destroy the enemy at all costs and ensure the survival of mankind. With plenty of gross-out shock effects, grotesque humanoid aliens, and high camp value, it's easy to see why this film became a cult favourite and a big hit on the midnight-movie scene. Jackson would go on to direct the ultragory DEAD ALIVE, the acclaimed drama HEAVENLY CREATURES, and one of the greatest trilogies in cinema history--THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
| Starring | Pete O'Herne, Mike Miett, Terry Potter, Peter Jackson, Craig Smith |
|---|---|
| Director | Peter Jackson |
| Studio | CORNERSTONE MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 27 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1989 To Rent: DVD: not available |
When a small New Zealand town is overrun by man-eating space aliens, it's left to gawky Derek (Jackson) and the Alien... read more on Time Out
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Small budget, Dark Humour
The first film directed and starring Peter Jackson, I first watched this many moons ago on Vhs, and remember laughing, and quoting lines from the movie for ... read more »
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total and utter rubish
I kept watching just because this is a classic (well as such) but I thought it was a bunch of rubbish. I know it was meant the way it was but it was just ... read more »
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"Aren't I lucky, I got a chunky bit!"
I've owned the R1 THX-certified version of this 'labour of love' movie from the mighty Peter Jackson for years and I'll never tire of it. It'... read more »
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This is no Braindead
If you are thinking of renting this because you really liked Braindead and want to see more of the same I wouldn't bother! Just not in the same league, all ... read more »
Rent out your top three scary films and turn the lights off this Halloween, for Empire Online has published its writers' favourite Halloween triple-bills suitable for a festive viewing party. The first trio includes Hellraiser, Halloween and Evil Dead II. Hellraiser is a grisly eighties horror, while Halloween is considered by many as the original slasher movie. Sam Raimi's Evil Dead II - the story of a cabin full of strangers is invaded by spirits - rounds off the selection. If you want to... Read more
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