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Bad Taste (1987)

Movie ★ 6.3 91 min

A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. After they wipe out the New Zealand town Kaihoro, the country’s Astro-Investigation and Defense Service (AIaDS) is called in to deal with the problem. Things are complicated due to Giles, an aid worker who comes to Kaihoro the same day to collect change from the residents. He is captured by the aliens, and AIaDS stages a rescue mission that quickly becomes an all-out assault on the aliens’ headquarters.

Peter Jackson Director Peter Jackson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1987
Runtime
91 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$25,000
IMDb
tt0092610
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
Studio
WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bad Taste about?
A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. After they wipe out the New Zealand town Kaihoro, the country’s Astro-Investigation and Defense Service (AIaDS) is called in to deal with the problem. Things are complicated due to Giles, an aid worker who comes to Kaihoro the same day to collect change from the residents. He is captured by the aliens, and AIaDS stages a rescue mission that quickly becomes an all-out assault on the aliens’ headquarters.
Who directed Bad Taste?
Bad Taste was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in Bad Taste?
Bad Taste stars Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett.
When was Bad Taste released?
Bad Taste is a 1987 action, comedy, horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Bad Taste?
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