Bad Taste
“Watch out Aliens... here comes Derek!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer: Bad Taste (1987)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-18
Top Cast
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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
Graham Butcher
3rd Class Alien
Bob Haliburton
3rd Class Alien
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantafestival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Jackson
- Original Score
- Michelle Scullion
- Original Title
- Bad Taste
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Michelle Scullion
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson, Jamie Selkirk
Peter Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jackson
Director
Peter Jackson
Producer
Peter Jackson
Director of Photography
Peter Jackson
Editor
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Michelle Scullion
Original Music Composer
Peter Jackson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Taste
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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 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.
Who directed Bad Taste?
Bad Taste was directed by Peter Jackson.
Who stars in Bad Taste?
The principal cast of Bad Taste includes Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett, Peter Jackson.
When was Bad Taste released and how long is it?
Bad Taste was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Taste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Taste was composed by Michelle Scullion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Taste?
Bad Taste holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).