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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)
A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated tomatoes that KILL!Director: John De Bello
OVERALL: R0-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director John De Bello, co-writer Costa Dillon, and actor Steve Peace (2003)
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Extras:"Legacy of a Legend" 2003 featurette (14:14)
"Crash and Burn" 2003 featurette (3:39)
Super Duper 8 Prequels:
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (with optional commentary by John Debello, Costa Dillon, and Steve Peace) (17:36)
- Gone With the Babusuland (with forced commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon) (32:29)
"Famous Fowl" 2003 featurette (2:21)
3 Deleted Scenes (with forced audio commentary by director John Debello) (6:04 in total)
"Killer Tomatomania" 2003 featurette (4:33)
"Where Are They Now?" 2003 featurette (2:51)
"We Told You So" 2003 featurette (3:07)
Sing Alongs:
- Sidewalk Sing Along (1:30)
- Main Theme (1:49)
- The Mindmaker Song (2:04)
- Tomato Stomp (1:46)
- Puberty Love (0:40)
- Love Theme (1:00)
"Slated for Success" 2003 featurette (1:56)
Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
Radio Spots (2:02)
Theatrical Trailer for "D.O.A.: A Rite of Passage" -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a remastered 4K digital transfer of the film.
The commentary can be found under the Play menu.
Also available in a MVD Rewind Collection Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack which comes packaged in a slipcase (initial releases only) and a fold-out poster. -
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with star Steve Peace, co-writer Costa Dillon and director John Debello (2003)
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Extras:"Tomato Mode" (watch the film and at various points an icon appears press enter to go to various extras):
- Tomato icon (takes you to the matching scene in the original super 8 college version)
- Dustbin icon (2 interviews with John Astin (Professor in the other movies))
- Army hat icon (outtake footage of Steve Peace with his parachute with audio commentary by Steve Peace, Costa Dillon and John Dillon)
- Scene from "Good Babusuland" with audio commentary by Costa Dillon and John Debello
- Footage from the Super 8 version featuring Steve Peace with John Debello and Costa Dillon audio commentary
- Popcorn icon takes you to 8mm film footage of Costa Dillon cooking in fast food spoof
"Killer Tomatomania or a Killer Tomato Invades Hollywood" 2003 featurette
"Where Are They Now?" 2003 featurette
"We Told You So!" 2003 featurette
"Slated for Success - The Killer Tomato Slate Girl" 2003 featurette
"Legacy of a Legend" 2003 featurette (interviews with the director, producer and cast members)
"Crash and Burn" 2003 featurette on the chopper crash
"Famous Foul" 2003 featurette
"Production Design" gallery (6 images)
Deleted Scenes (with forced audio commentary by director John Debello):
- Deleted Scene 1 "Meeting Mason Dixon"
- Deleted Scene 2 "The Plan"
- Deleted Scene 3 "Public Service Announcement"
Super Duper 8 Prequels:
- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short
- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short with audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon and Steve Peace
- "Gone with the Babusuland" (with forced audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon)
Sing-a-Long Karaoke:
- Sidewalk main theme people on the street sing along-also includes Interview with the director/producer about the theme tune
- Main Theme movie footage
- "Mindmaker Song" movie footage
- "Tomato Stomp" movie footage
- "Puberty Love" movie footage
- "Love Theme" movie footage
Tomato Trivia
Photo Gallery - "Killer Stuff"
Theatrical Trailer
2 Radio Spots -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in cardboard box with raised front and comes with a free mini poster of the 1978 Theatrical poster.
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Easter eggs:1.) Go to the Bonus Materials page, highlight "Killer Stuff", then press "Left" on your remote, and a tomato will appear. Press "Enter" to see a "live personal greeting" from filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman.
2.) Go to the "Special Features" page and highlight "Deleted Scenes", the press "Left" and then "Down" on your remote and another tomato will appear. Press "Enter" to see The San Diego Chicken talk about his views on Easter Eggs. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director John De Bello, co-writer Costa Dillon, and actor Steve Peace (in English with optional German subtitles) (2003)
Super Duper 8 Prequels:
- "Gone with the Babusuland" (with forced audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon with optional German subtitles) (32:26)
- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short (with optional audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon and Steve Peace with optional German subtitles) (17:40)
DISC TWO
2003 Introduction by filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman (in English with optional German subtitles) (1:07)
Featurettes (in English with optional German subtitles):
- "Legacy of a Legend" 2003 featurette (interviews with the director, producer and cast members) (14:16)
- "The Story Behind the Song" featurette (1:32)
- "Slated for Success - The Killer Tomato Slate Girl" 2003 featurette (1:56)
- "Crash and Burn" 2003 featurette (3:41)
- "The Conspiracy Theory" featurette (3:07)
- "Killer Tomatomania or a Killer Tomato Invades Hollywood" 2003 featurette (4:33)
- "The San Diego Chicken Remembers AKT" featurette (2:21)
- "Where Are They Now?" 2003 featurette (2:52)
Deleted Scenes (with forced audio commentary by director John Debello with optional German subtitles) (6:02 in total):
- Deleted Scene 1 "Meeting Mason Dixon" (4:11)
- Deleted Scene 2 "The Plan" (1:00)
- Deleted Scene 3 "Public Service Announcement" (0:51)
US Promotional Material:
- Theatrical Trailer (2:10)
- 2 Radio Spots (2:04 in total)
Karaoke Songs:
- "Theme from Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" (1:48)
- "The Mindmaker Song" (2:05)
- "Puberty Love" (0:40)
- "Tomato Stomp" (1:47)
- "Love Theme" (1:00)
Bonus Trailers (in German):
- "Elektra" (1:53)
- "The Fat Years" (1:37)
- "Traumschiff Surprise – Periode 1" (1:56)
- "Der Wixxer" (2:20)
- Edgar Wallace Edition (2:25)
- "Captain Future" (1:41)
- "Tintin" (1:17) -
Subtitles:English and German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes with 4 postcards.
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Easter eggs:Select "Chapter Selection" in the main menu, press Left twice and press Play. The film will run with four interruptions.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with star Steve Peace, co-writer Costa Dillon and director John Debello (2003)
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Extras:"Tomato Mode" (watch the film and at various points an icon appears press enter to go to various extras):
- Tomato icon (takes you to the matching scene in the original super 8 college version)
- Dustbin icon (2 interviews with John Astin (Professor in the other movies))
- Army hat icon (outtake footage of Steve Peace with his parachute with audio commentary by Steve Peace, Costa Dillon and John Dillon)
- Scene from "Good Babusuland" with audio commentary by Costa Dillon and John Debello
- Footage from the Super 8 version featuring Steve Peace with John Debello and Costa Dillon audio commentary
- Popcorn icon takes you to 8mm film footage of Costa Dillon cooking in fast food spoof
"Killer Tomatomania or a Killer Tomato Invades Hollywood" 2003 featurette (4:32)
"Where Are They Now?" 2003 featurette (2:51)
"We Told You So!" 2003 featurette (3:36)
"Slated for Success - The Killer Tomato Slate Girl" 2003 featurette (1:56)
"Legacy of a Legend" 2003 featurette (interviews with the director, producer and cast members) (14:15)
"Crash and Burn" 2003 featurette on the chopper crash (3:39)
"Famous Foul" 2003 featurette (2:19)
Deleted Scenes (with forced audio commentary by director John Debello): (6:00)
- Deleted Scene 1 "Meeting Mason Dixon"
- Deleted Scene 2 "The Plan"
- Deleted Scene 3 "Public Service Announcement"
Super Duper 8 Prequels:
- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short (17:14)
- "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short with audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon and Steve Peace (17:14)
- "Gone with the Babusuland" (with forced audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon) (32:25)
Sing-a-Long Karaoke:
- Sidewalk main theme people on the street sing along-also includes Interview with the director/producer about the theme tune (1:29)
- Main Theme movie footage (1:47)
- "Mindmaker Song" movie footage (2:04)
- "Tomato Stomp" movie footage (1:46)
- "Puberty Love" movie footage (0:39)
- "Love Theme" movie footage (1:00) -
Subtitles:Spanish (Castilian)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Audio commentary for the film is not subtitled and neither are the two shorts.
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Easter eggs:There are reported two, one at (0:22) and another at (1:15).
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" original 8mm version short (with forced audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon and Steve Peace)
"Gone with the Babusuland" short (with forced audio commentary by John Debello and Costa Dillon) (32:29)
"Legacy of a Legend" 2003 featurette (interviews with the director, producer and cast members) (14:16)
"Slated for Success - The Killer Tomato Slate Girl" 2003 featurette (1:56)
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Redux" featurette (3:42)
"Where Are They Now?" 2003 featurette (2:28)
"The San Diego Chicken Remembers AKT" featurette (2:20)
"The Conspiracy Theory" featurette (3:06)
"The Story Behind the Song" featurette (1:32)
Deleted Scenes (with forced audio commentary by director John Debello) (6:02 in total):
- Deleted Scene 1 "Meeting Mason Dixon"
- Deleted Scene 2 "The Plan"
- Deleted Scene 3 "Public Service Announcement"
Sing-a-Long Karaoke:
- Sidewalk Main Theme people on the street sing along-also includes Interview with the director/producer about the theme tune
- "Main Theme" movie footage
- "Mindmaker Song" movie footage
- "Tomato Stomp" movie footage
- "Puberty Love" movie footage
- "Love Theme" movie footage
Theatrical Trailer
2 Radio Spots (2:46 in total) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: R0
The MVD Special Edition has a 4K master in anamorphic widescreen and extras.
Do note, the Special Collector's Edition release features some differing extras (including additional extras in the "Tomato Mode" feature).
General Notes:
The version on DVD contains a director's cut version of the movie with the mindmaker song reinstalled, but a tiny part where Lois Fairchild is being shouted at is removed.
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CUTS:
- R0 Special Edition America- MVD Visual - No cuts. Director's Cut (83:09 NTSC)
- R1 25th Anniversary Edition America- Rhino Home Video - No cuts. Director's Cut.
- R1 Special Collectors Edition America- Rhino - No cuts. Director's Cut.
- R2 Special Edition Germany- Universum Film - No cuts. Director's Cut (81:45 PAL).
- R2 25th Anniversary Spain- Crest Films - No cuts - Director's Cut (83:14 NTSC-to-PAL)
- R2 2-Disc Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Cinema Club - No cuts. Director's Cut.
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Comparison added by Goran_Andersson on 16/09/05
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 16/07/22UPDATE LOG:
19/02/22: Clean-up and updated MVD release as a DVD only edition is now available.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
22/02/22: Addition of the German release.
16/07/22: Addition of the Spain 25th Anniversary Edition.
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