Grotesque trading-card characters enter a live-action story about bullying, friendship and fashion. The stiff creature faces and unpleasant gags make the intended family entertainment feel faintly hostile, but the sheer mismatch is difficult to forget.
Nominated by @flabbergasted_jones
The club’s verdict
Acting
8.5/10
Plot
9/10
Effects
9/10
Dialogue
7.5/10
Rewatchability
5.5/10
“Collect all the cards. Question every decision that led to the movie.”
@flabbergasted_jones, scored it 79
Synopsis and movie facts
Crude, grotesque, pint-sized aliens known as the Garbage Pail Kids® help a young boy exact revenge on his bullies and win the girl of his dreams.
Released
1987
Directed by
Rod Amateau
Running time
96 min
Starring
Anthony Newley as Captain Manzini
Mackenzie Astin as Dodger
Katie Barberi as Tangerine
Phil Fondacaro as Greaser Greg - Suit
Ron MacLachlan as Juice
J.P. Amateau as Wally
Marjory Graue as Blythe
Debbie Lee Carrington as Valerie Vomit - Suit (voice)
