Bad Taste (1987)
- During production of Bad Taste, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
- The iconic poster for Bad Taste was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Bad Taste is a 1987 action, comedy, horror film directed by Peter Jackson. 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. The film has been rated by 900 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.
As a action film, Bad Taste delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bad Taste (1987) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.
The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.
