Bad Taste is a 1987 splatter horror comedy film directed, written, produced, photographed, co-edited by and co-starring Peter Jackson, who also made most of the makeup and special effects. Produced on a low budget, it is Jackson's first feature film. Jackson and friends take on most of the key roles, both on and off-screen. The plotline sees aliens invade the fictional New Zealand village of Kaihoro to harvest humans for their intergalactic fast food franchise, where they face off against a four-man paramilitary force, of which at least one member appears to have gone insane. It was a film that provided Jackson with the necessary leverage needed to advance in the industry.
Since its release, Bad Taste has become a cult film.
Cast
Terry Potter - Ozzy / 3rd Class Alien
Pete O'Herne - Barry / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Jackson - Derek / Robert (3rd Class Alien)
Mike Minett - Frank / 3rd Class Alien
Craig Smith - Giles / 3rd Class Alien
Costa Botes - 3rd Class Alien
Doug Wren - Lord Crumb
Dean Lawrie - Lord Crumb SPFX double / 3rd Class Alien
Peter Vere-Jones - Lord Crumb's voice