After making its debut at San Diego Comic-Con last weekend, the official trailer for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence has finally been released online, giving fans their best look yet at the first new Killer Tomatoes movie in more than three decades. Check it out in the embed above!
The fifth film in the long-running cult franchise embraces modern technology while staying true to the series’ absurd roots, combining classic B-movie insanity with tech satire.
Here’s the synopsis:
A young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.
A Cult Franchise Returns
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence marks the long-awaited fifth entry in one of the world’s strangest franchises.
The original Attack of the Killer Tomatoes debuted in 1978 as a low-budget parody of creature features and became a cult sensation. It eventually spawned three sequels, an animated television series, and a Nintendo game. You can even see an early performance from George Clooney in 1988’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
Returning Faces and New Cast
Longtime franchise fans will be pleased to see John Astin return once again as Professor Gangreen, alongside an ensemble cast that includes:
- David Koechner
- Eric Roberts
- Catherine Corcoran
- Dan Bakkedahl
- Myrna Velasco
- Vernée Watson
- Paul Bates
- Zachary Roozen
- Samantha Bailey
- Noor Razooky
The film is directed by David Ferino, with producers Michael Polis and Roger M. Mayer overseeing the latest chapter of the franchise. It’s rated PG-13 for language, some violent content and suggestive material.
In Theatres Beginning August 7
The film will begin rolling out in select U.S. theatres starting August 7, launching in cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and San Diego before expanding to additional markets later in the month. Fans can also sign up through the film’s official website to request screenings in their area.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or someone discovering the franchise for the first time, one thing is certain: the Killer Tomatoes are back, and they’re smarter than ever. What did you think of the trailer? Are you excited to see Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, or do you think some cult classics are better left untouched? Let us know in the comments below.
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