In an ordinary American suburb, it all begins when a tomato that slips down the sink suddenly swallows the homeowner. With this film, which he launched into the world of cinema in the late ’70s, John De Bello pushes the boundaries of absurd humor. This cult B-movie, which pokes fun at the sci-fi and horror genres, creates a crazy world where mutated vegetables have declared war on humanity. As a bizarre government research team tries to stop the red menace—which is rolling through the streets, spreading terror—events spiral out of control.\n\nThis musical-infused parody immediately captivates the audience with its deliberately low-budget special effects and absurd details. Amid the strange grunts emitted by giant tomatoes, all sense of seriousness vanishes as we watch the crazy scientists’ nonsensical plans unfold. What we have here is a fun, chaotic mess that flouts the rules of cinema.

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