Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988) coming from Arrow

[Akijama]

NEW UK/US TITLE: Return of the Killer Tomatoes (Arrow Video) Blu-ray in the US, Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD in the UK

The killer tomatoes are back! On Blu-ray in the US and Dual format in the UK

Pre-order your UK Dual Format copy here: http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=713

North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!

UK Release Date: 27th June 2016
US Release Date: 28 June 2016
Region: AB

THE VEGETABLES OF DOOM!

The killer tomatoes are back! But this time around, they’re going to have to contend with late ’80s George Clooney and his wicked mullet… Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Nope, it’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes!

Ten years on from the Great Tomato War, mankind lives in fear of another uprising by the waxy red menace. Meanwhile, Professor Gangreen – played with gusto by the late, great John Astin from TV’s The Addams Family – sets out to pursue his own evil ends by creating a burgeoning army of tomato militia men (who, somewhat conveniently, look just like regular men).

Following on from the 1978 cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Return of the Killer Tomatoes came armed with a healthy sense of its own ridiculousness and would expand upon a franchise that now comprises four films, two TV series and a video game. So what are you waiting for? Make Return of the Killer Tomatoes one of your five-a-day now!

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
•*UK only!* High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations *UK only!*
•Original Stereo audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new audio commentary with writer-director John De Bello
•Brand new interview with star Anthony Starke
•Original Theatrical Trailer
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin
•Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by critic James Oliverr[[

[Nailwraps]

Now we just need someone to release a new edition of the original.

[klauswhereareyou]

Clooney's finest hour!

[javi92]

So should one watch the original before this?

[Lyle_JP]

I had a crush on Karen Mistal that had no cure back in the day. Thank God I lived nowhere near LA or there would have been restraining orders.

This is a day one purchase for me.

[StingingVelvet]

Never seen these movies but they could be up my alley. Will try and see this before the Arrow release.

[sonicyogurt]

Originally Posted by javi92

So should one watch the original before this?

Some of the gags might land a little better, but there's no real need to see the original to appreciate this one. There are flashbacks to fill you in on what you need to know, and it stands on its own really well. (The original Attack... has its charms as a pre-Airplane! genre spoof, but it's not aged nearly as well as Return has.)

Totally with you about Karen Mistal, Lyle!

[demonknight]

The description mentions two TV series. I'm only aware of the cartoon from the '90s. Is there another?

[sonicyogurt]

Originally Posted by demonknight

The description mentions two TV series. I'm only aware of the cartoon from the '90s. Is there another?

I assume they mean "series" in the British sense, which is how we tend to use "season".

[darkness2918]

Wow, didn't expect this. Definitely gotta get it. Wish they could release the original also.

[ianungstad]

Originally Posted by sonicyogurt

I assume they mean "series" in the British sense, which is how we tend to use "season".

Nah. The solicitation also mentions John Austin as being deceased; which he isn't. (Poor Raul Julia!) This is probably just another mistake on Arrow's part. Someone is going to get rapped on the knuckles with a ruler on Monday!

[D00mM4r1n3]

His last name is spelled Astin

[brettxwt]

I've always liked these movies, but have to wonder why they are jumping to the sequel I imagine it's because this one was distributed by New World, and the original was by NAI, bummer

[DirtyCircle]

I can't wait for this one!

[Worship.my.wreck]

I got to get this one. Just watched the first movie on YouTube.

[Lyle_JP]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

I got to get this one. Just watched the first movie on YouTube.

The three 80's era sequels are very close in style and tone to each other but are all quite different in feel from the original.

[Worship.my.wreck]

Originally Posted by Lyle_JP

The three 80's era sequels are very close in style and tone to each other but are all quite different in feel from the original.

I look forward to watching the others. Hopefully they get releases as well.

[HuggyBear73]

Any chance this title will be in store at Best Buy on Tues?

[Worship.my.wreck]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Any chance this title will be in store at Best Buy on Tues?

I doubt it, but it would be cool if they did. I still haven't ordered this yet. Sometime next week I plan to do so. It would make things a lot more convenient if Best Buy had it in stores like Bride of Reanimator but we'll see.

[RodChester]

I don't even see it listed on Best Buys site. Family Video has it listed for $17.99. And you can get free shipping with code FKBQ2VZH. I just ordered a copy for myself. Came to just under $20 with tax. Doubt it will be any cheaper anywhere else.