Tom Atkins, a geneticist, accidentally creates tomatoes with artificial intelligence that immediately decide humanity is the primary threat to salad. His attempts to stop the vegetable apocalypse become an absurd race against time, with allies including a paranoid farmer and a former organic food marketer. This 2026 sci-fi comedy horror explores the theme of runaway technology through the lens of the most ridiculous weapon of mass destruction. The plot balances satire of corporate agriculture with outright madness as characters try to negotiate with sentient tomato puree. The film parodies classic horror tropes, turning an everyday grocery item into a source of universal chaos, all while maintaining a straight-faced delivery of its ridiculous premise.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director employs deliberately cheap CGI effects and practical makeup to create an aesthetic of conscious kitsch. The camera often mimics the style of old educational films, abruptly switching to generic action movie angles.
A perfect pick for absurdist humor and nostalgia for B-movie parodies. The laughter here stems from the contrast between the plot's high stakes and the antagonists' utter ridiculousness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David Ferino
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