So it begins... Made on a shoestring budget, starring friends and shooting on the weekends, this is how NZ's blockbuster director Peter Jackson got his start. Gross, silly, with terrible masks and effects, weird acting and bad overdubbing, this film is an utter classic in DIY splatter. The sheer passion and ingenuity oozes from every frame. Hasn't dated too well, but it still has serious charm, and I am…
Watch out Aliens... here comes Derek!
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.
Top Cast
Terry Potter
Ozzy / 3rd Class Alien
Pete O'Herne
Barry / 3rd Class Alien
Craig Smith
Giles / 3rd Class Alien
Mike Minett
Frank / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Jackson
Derek / Robert
Doug Wren
Alien Leader
Peter Vere-Jones
Alien Leader (voice)
Ken Hammon
3rd Class Alien
Robin Griggs
3rd Class Alien
Michael Gooch
3rd Class Alien
Peter Gooch
3rd Class Alien
Laurie Yarrall
3rd Class Alien
Shane Yarrall
3rd Class Alien
Dean Lawrie
3rd Class Alien
Philip Lamey
3rd Class Alien
Costa Botes
3rd Class Alien
Reviews
**The humble (and repulsive) beginnings of Peter Jackson's career.** This film fell into oblivion a long time ago, and it's good to let it be where it is: it has no truly notable qualities and doesn't deserve a recap at a time when there are so many much better films to see. In fact, it's hard to think that the great director Peter Jackson, who is so widely respected today, started out with such bad…
FAQ about Bad Taste
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…
When was Bad Taste released?
Bad Taste was released in 1987.
What genres does Bad Taste belong to?
Bad Taste is categorised as Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Bad Taste?
The cast of Bad Taste includes Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett, Peter Jackson.