Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
Director
John De Bello
Main cast
David Miller; George Wilson; Sharon Taylor; J. Stephen Peace; Ernie Meyers
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Description
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is a 1978 comedy film directed by John De Bello and starring David Miller. The film is a spoof of B-movies. Made on a budget of less than USD $100,000, the story involves tomatoes becoming sentient by unknown means and revolting against humanity.
John De Bello
Main cast
David Miller; George Wilson; Sharon Taylor; J. Stephen Peace; Ernie Meyers
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Description
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is a 1978 comedy film directed by John De Bello and starring David Miller. The film is a spoof of B-movies. Made on a budget of less than USD $100,000, the story involves tomatoes becoming sentient by unknown means and revolting against humanity.
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