Bad Taste (1987) | Full Movie | Peter Jackson’s Cult Splatter Classic

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Published Apr 29, 2025

Dive into the outrageous world of Bad Taste (1987), the ultra-violent, darkly comedic sci-fi horror film that launched the career of Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson. Shot on weekends over four years, this cult classic is a masterpiece of DIY filmmaking, blending over-the-top gore, absurd humor, and alien invasion chaos like never before.

Set in a quiet New Zealand town, Bad Taste follows a paramilitary group called the “Astro Investigation and Defence Service” (AIDS), who uncover a horrifying truth: the population has been wiped out and replaced by grotesque aliens harvesting humans for their fast-food franchise in space. With handcrafted special effects, inventive camera work, and gallons of fake blood, Bad Taste became a genre-defining splatter film that gained international recognition for its boldness and originality.

Directed, written, produced, and starring Peter Jackson, the film is a wild blend of science fiction, comedy, and horror, filled with exploding heads, chainsaws, and unforgettable low-budget brilliance. A must-see for fans of cult cinema, practical effects, and independent filmmaking.

Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Splatter, Cult
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast:
• Peter Jackson as Derek / Robert
• Mike Minett as Frank
• Terry Potter as Ozzy
• Craig Smith as Barry
• Pete O’Herne as Giles

Production Year: 1987
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Trivia: Bad Taste was Peter Jackson’s feature debut and was shot using a 16mm camera on a shoestring budget — with Jackson creating most of the props and gore effects himself.

Whether you’re a horror fan or a film buff curious about the roots of one of cinema’s most visionary directors, Bad Taste is an essential experience.

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