The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast-food chain. Peter Jackson made most of the special effects on the film. Produced on a low budget, it is Jackson’s first feature film. Since its release, Bad Taste has become a cult film.
Genre: Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Splatter
Directed by,
Peter Jackson
Produced by,
Peter Jackson
Written by,
Ken Hammon
Tony Hiles
Peter Jackson
Starring,
Terry Potter
Pete O’Herne
Peter Jackson (co-starring)
Mike Minett
Craig Smith
Music by,
Michelle Scullion
Cinematography,
Peter Jackson
Editing by,
Jamie Selkirk
Peter Jackson
Studio,
WingNut Films
New Zealand Film Commission
Distributed by,
Image Entertainment (US)
Release dates,
11 December 1987 (New Zealand)
16 June 1989 (United States)
Running time,
91 minutes
Country,
New Zealand
Language,
English
Budget,
NZ$30,000 (US$26,000)