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It has been 25 years since the last Killer Tomato has been squished into sauce. To this day the tasty red fruit are banned, and some folks fall in to paroxysms of fear at the mention of tomatoes. Stil... read more read more...l the general public has been lulled into believing that they are finally safe from the genetically engineered scourge. The purpose of this sci-fi sequel is to prove them wrong. The trouble begins when a pizza delivery boy (the pizzas only use non-tomato-base sauce) falls in love with a beautiful girl. Little does he know that she is the assistant of wicked Professor Gangreen who has engineered a brand new kind of tomato that can assume human form. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: John De Bello

Release Date: October 13, 1988

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DVD Release Date: April 27, 2004

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    February 19, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Return of the Killer Tomatoes is a hilarious comedy horror film. This film stars a young George Clooney. This comedy horror film is really over the top, and everything is done deliberately. The film is pure fun from start to finish. This is the type of comedy horror flick that sh... read moreould only be watched by fans of these films. If you're going to expect something serious here, forget it. This film is pure cheese from start to finish. Sure the premise is stupid, but that's what makes this film so much fun. The acting is average, and is exactly what you'd expect from this type of film. There's plenty of memorable comedic moments in this film to appeal to horror comedy fans. Everything is so over the top, but it's done on purpose. Return of the Killer Tomatoes is simply a great Comedy horror flick that spoofs old school monster flicks, and other genres as well. The film isn't perfect, but it manages to be very entertaining. The best way to describe this is a mindless comedy horror flick that shouldn't be taken seriously whatsoever. This is a fun comedy horror flick that will appeal to B movie fans. The story is simple, yet it works. I enjoyed this film, and I thought that the film was a good sequel that equalled the cheesy fun of the first. There's some very funny performances here, and you'll be constantly entertained by this film, if you're in the right state of mind.
  • ajv2688
    March 12, 2011
    ajv2688
    A perfect sequel to a great spoof film. Very 80s, and extremely hilarious on so many levels. If you liked the first one, you need to see this one.
  • matertenebraum
    February 25, 2009
    matertenebraum
    If you expect a serious movie you'll be massively disappointed. If, however you're expecting a comedic spoof that doesn't take itself (or it's prequel) seriously then you're in for a wild ride. It's nearly worth watching just so you can admire George Clooney's 80's mullet. There'... read mores little plot, but instead there is a series of imaginative scenes which can really make you laugh (so long as you don't try and take the movie seriously). Heartily recommended.
  • sykora259517
    November 1, 2011
    sykora259517
    Ok I have no idea why this came before the 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' but oh well. Its one of those cheesy b movies that you pretty much know what you are in for as soon as the 'lottery' guy comes on. Its goofy, silly and sort of meta at times. Oh yeah and if there's no othe... read morer reason to watch it... 1 name.. George Clooney is actually in this back in the days!!! (its 1988) The movie was funny, dad & have fun watching it during a full on power outage!! But in some areas I got a little bored here & there. C
  • The80sExpert
    November 29, 2010
    The80sExpert
    I absolutely loved this movie! It's the funniest movie I've seen all week. I especially loved John Astin as the mad scientist, he was fantastic, and the rest of the cast was great too. Everything works so well together in this movie, even the opening with the movie show works ... read morewith the rest of the movie. There are many unexpected hilarious twists in this movie too. Plus we see some of the characters from the first movie in this one, as well as the very 80s recap of the original, so you'll be able to see this one even if you haven't seen the first, and a promise of another movie at the end. If you love comedy (and who doesn't) you need to see this movie!
  • grayavec
    May 17, 2008
    grayavec
    Hilarious movie if you deny reality for awhile. One of the few movies that Anthony Starke plays the heroic lead, even with a young George Clooney trying to steal the scene. A mock Frank Sinatra song will also make you laugh. Even if you hated the first one or refuse to watch i... read moret, this will make you laugh, at least a little. The parts where Clooney would cling to Starke's coat also crack me up. I recommend it heartily.
  • dcrees
    April 10, 2008
    dcrees
    Just like the first one, I laughed out loud lots because it is always making fun of how bad it is. And George Clooney is in it with fluffy hair.
  • Bojanglz
    February 4, 2008
    Bojanglz
    Better than the original in every way! George Clooney gives a "killer" comedic performance back when he was young (yes he was actually young once, this is fuckin proof.) Fun times!
  • jdasen
    April 11, 2007
    jdasen
    THIS WAS ONE OF MY MOM'S FAVS. WELL WHACHED ALL OF THEM SHE THOUGHT THEY WHERE SO FUNNY AND ITS A GOOD MEMORY FOR ME
  • mulkey88
    March 23, 2007
    mulkey88
    Probably George Clooney's first movie. It's bad acting, a cheesy story line, but it's one of my all time favorites.

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Steve Crum
March 14, 2009
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Still more tomato gore from the ridiculous rolling tomatoes.

Emanuel Levy
August 14, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Rich Cline
November 15, 2003
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

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Philip Martin
July 30, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

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