Bad Taste
"Watch out Aliens... here comes Derek!"
Originally released in 1987. Bad Taste is a action/comedy film. directed by Peter Jackson.
Starring Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, and Craig Smith
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (887 votes)
Budget
$150K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Terry Potter
as Ozzy / 3rd Class Alien
Pete O'Herne
as Barry / 3rd Class Alien
Craig Smith
as Giles / 3rd Class Alien
Mike Minett
as Frank / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Jackson
as Derek / Robert
Doug Wren
as Alien Leader
Peter Vere-Jones
as Alien Leader (voice)
Ken Hammon
as 3rd Class Alien
Robin Griggs
as 3rd Class Alien
Michael Gooch
as 3rd Class Alien
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $150,000
Production Companies
- WingNut Films
- New Zealand Film Commission
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, ...
Who directed Bad Taste?
Bad Taste was directed by Peter Jackson.
How long is Bad Taste?
Bad Taste has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Bad Taste released?
Bad Taste was released on December 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bad Taste?
The main cast of Bad Taste includes Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett, Peter Jackson.
Is Bad Taste worth watching?
Bad Taste has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 887 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.