Peter Jackson's strange (and graphically violent) movies are far beyond the limits of Troma (THE TOXIC AVENGER) and Herschell Gordon Lewis (BLOOD FEAST), so it's simple to see why BAD TASTE excels much further in its gruesome detail, but it's way too overdone. It's absolutely notorious for all its disgusting glory, making controversial and realistic films like CANNIBAL FEROX pale in comparison. Every scene in this 85-minute long movie doesn't bore and manages to keep you entertained for a long time, despite a pointless plot. The insane comedy is a nice touch to the mega-splatter genre, and it's downright painfully WEIRD! Jackson steals the show as Derek, who yells "MOMMY!!" while falling down the cliff hitting the rocks below, as well as keeping his head up and going. He also gives us the most sickening finish...EVER!!! Sure, any buff who watches movies like BAD TASTE would rate a perfect "10" on the scale, but that isn't always a good thing. While it is a seldomly fun time, it's nothing more but a mind loser that stands in your way. A "6" would be more appropriate.
