Bad Taste
1987 Directed by Peter Jackson
Synopsis
The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast-food chain.
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I'm probably in the minority of people who prefer Jackson's early low budget films over most of his post-2000 stuff, Braindead being one of the finest of its kind and Bad Taste yet another solid entry. While it stands in the shadow of his infamous zombie flick it is still a very accomplished movie, if one can even say that considering the exceeding level of camp it exudes at a steady rate. The awkwardly used camera, creaky music and grade A special effects work are just so wonderfully charming that I can't help but smile throughout the entire thing. As a fan of practical effects in slasher flicks, this is one hell of a ride as it offers ludicrous amounts…
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Peter Jackson's proving grounds take the shape of a hilarious, disgusting horror film that is extremely low budget, yet highly entertaining.
Much like with Raimi's Evil Dead, Jackson shows his raw, unpolished talents here. He is clearly someone who know how to do a lot with not very much. He has this vibrant creativity in all his films, whether good or bad.
The premise of this film is wonderfully silly and it works to add to the light tone of the film. Jackson isn't out to scare you, but he's damn well determined to entertain you and gross you out in the process. He does this with light-hearted silliness and well made, over the top gore. And it works a…
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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30 Countries Challenge // #19 - New Zealand
Dear New Line Cinema,
Please find enclosed a copy of my film Bad Taste. If you watch this film I'm sure you'll see why I'm a great candidate to direct your upcoming Lord of the Rings trilogy.
I realise that LOTR will require a big budget. Well Bad Taste cost NZ$430 to make, a national record, so I think this shows how much I can thrive given a lot of cash. The big battle scenes will surely require a lot of extras, and Bad Taste involved the use of over 9 people so that's another box ticked. My mate Terry said he'd even be up for playing Aragorn if you can't find…
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That's what I'm talking about. This level of low-budget needs to be championed every chance you get. It's very cinematic, and that's all it needs to strive for! Get back to your roots, Jackson. I want a layed back horror comedy to follow your latest epic undertaking. You're going to give yourself a heart attack with the amount of work you put upon yourself. And no more Lovely Bones-style bullshit.
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I very disturbingly quite enjoyed this, Before the Lord of the Rings trilogy providing wonderful and magical visuals on location in Wellington; we saw various grotesque, disgusting and sickening images through this film both in the same category of visuals seeming to Peter Jackson's specialty. Though the entertainment came through the lack of plot, acting talent that surprisingly fitted well with the story, and incredibly low budget production, creating a unique and diverse authenticated experience for the viewer. A good platform for Peter Jackson here, the film being more memorable than it being sensational.
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So before Lord of the Rings came this...pretty sure a lot of reviews start this way. But by god when you have a good line to start a review just have to go with it.
I would love to be someone that could look at Bad Taste with over the top gore and some really stupid ideas and be convinced that the director of this would make 3 of the greatest most spectacular visually stunning films of all time. Or at least not look at his filmography and think that is not what we are looking for.
Now this is a film that will not appeal to everyone but I think that if you are serious about all types of film this is an excellent example of cheap independent splatter gore.
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Funny, weird and wicked. Also, awesome!
Kill those alien bastards!
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Day 22. 61st Film, 43th Country: New Zealand
of the "May: 30 Days, 30 Countries" Challenge.No, this is NOT my kind of comedy, horror or any kind of film making. The humor is like something from teenagers and the over the top acting is just irritating as hell. I kind of knew I was not going to like this before I saw it so even though my expectations were low, it did not impress.
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30 Countries Challenge // #19 - New Zealand
Dear New Line Cinema,
Please find enclosed a copy of my film Bad Taste. If you watch this film I'm sure you'll see why I'm a great candidate to direct your upcoming Lord of the Rings trilogy.
I realise that LOTR will require a big budget. Well Bad Taste cost NZ$430 to make, a national record, so I think this shows how much I can thrive given a lot of cash. The big battle scenes will surely require a lot of extras, and Bad Taste involved the use of over 9 people so that's another box ticked. My mate Terry said he'd even be up for playing Aragorn if you can't find…
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This is how you do awesome low budget. Peter Jackson is crazy, the amount of effort that went into this film is insane.
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If I hadn't of known of it, and someone had told me that this film was done by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson ten years earlier, I'd have said "piss off, mate." Well, it's me that needs to piss off, because yes, Jackson did indeed direct Bad Taste.
The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast-food chain.
That's actually a pretty damn awesome B-Movie premise, potential for plenty of action and gore and it's just so over the top silly it screams "don't take me seriously!". Don't worry, we don't. The fact of the alien's motives is only brought into the mix 45 minutes in and…
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Une belle merde en mode nanar assumé, à ne regarder qu'avec des potes supportant facilement ce genre de film, des chips et des bières. Si l'un de ces éléments manque, gros risque de trouver ça franchement insupportable, et gravement pourri. (ce que ce film est, dans le fond.)
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I'm probably in the minority of people who prefer Jackson's early low budget films over most of his post-2000 stuff, Braindead being one of the finest of its kind and Bad Taste yet another solid entry. While it stands in the shadow of his infamous zombie flick it is still a very accomplished movie, if one can even say that considering the exceeding level of camp it exudes at a steady rate. The awkwardly used camera, creaky music and grade A special effects work are just so wonderfully charming that I can't help but smile throughout the entire thing. As a fan of practical effects in slasher flicks, this is one hell of a ride as it offers ludicrous amounts…
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The name says it all.
Bad Taste is not Peter Jacksons master piece. It is bad taste, but that is what it tries to aim at. It is a so bad it is good movie, it is just not that good. Outside of the hilarious acting from Jackson himself, the movie does not have much to offer. It is silly, but in a good way. The silliness is what it got going for it. Some funny moments, but mostly a clear B-movie with little budget that have some funny moments.
It is not terrible, but it is not specially good either. I would chose almost any other movie to watch besides this if I got the chance again. But it…