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‘Attack of the Killer Tomatoes’ (1978) (B-Movie Review) — Part Two
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‘Attack of the Killer Tomatoes’ (1978) (B-Movie Review) — Part Two

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Debbi Mack
Feb 22, 2025
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‘Attack of the Killer Tomatoes’ (1978) (B-Movie Review) — Part Two
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Hi there! :) We have more movie review for you here. And, in case you missed Part One, here it is again.

Now get ready for Part Two!

The tomato situation grows increasingly dire as the vegetative attacks escalate, with tomato antics reaching new heights of homage as a few tomatoes decide to reenact scenes from Jaws, proving once again that the parody laws are a filmmaker’s best friend.

The White House assures the public that “all is well,” which we all know means things are spiraling out of control. Meanwhile, as a team of “specialists” gather to stew over the tomatoes (in an odd reversal of the usual), we learn that a short, stout, ordinary-looking man in a suit named Mason Dixon will be their fearless leader. Eventually, they all pile into a small room with a large table. Given the table can barely fit into the room, the men (and the one women, because there’s always one) climb all over the table to reach the chairs, bending and maneuvering every which way, so there are plenty of butt shots.

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