Question 1

What real-life connection does Teri Weigel have to Playboy magazine?

Accepted Answer

Teri Weigel, who plays a playmate in the film, was actually Playboy's Playmate of April 1986 and appeared on the November 1985 cover of The Women of Mensa issue.

Question 2

How does a clock in Professor Gangreen's lab reference Las Vegas casinos?

Accepted Answer

A clock on the wall behind Professor Gangreen reads 'Las Vegas' and has no hands, likely referring to the fact that Las Vegas casinos don't have clocks.

Question 3

What inspired John Astin's performance as Professor Gangreen?

Accepted Answer

In a 2023 documentary, John Astin stated his performance as Gangreen was a little inspired by his father, a real-life scientist who developed a death ray for the US government.

Question 4

Who plays Wilbur Finletter and what political connection does he have?

Accepted Answer

J. Stephen Peace plays Wilbur Finletter. He was a friend of Gary Condit, a patron in the pizzeria, and both were members of the California State Assembly.

Question 5

What is the plot of Return of the Killer Tomatoes!?

Accepted Answer

Crazy old Professor Gangreen has developed a way to make tomatoes look human for a second invasion.

Question 6

What real-life connection does Teri Weigel have to her role as a playmate in the film?

Accepted Answer

Teri Weigel was actually Playboy's Playmate of April 1986 and appeared on the November 1985 cover of The Women of Mensa issue of Playboy Magazine.

Question 7

What unusual detail appears on a clock in Professor Gangreen's lab?

Accepted Answer

One clock on the wall behind him reads "Las Vegas" and has no hands, likely referring to the fact that Las Vegas casinos don't have clocks.

Question 8

How did John Astin's real-life father influence his performance as Professor Gangreen?

Accepted Answer

In a 2023 documentary, Astin states his performance was a little inspired by his father, who was a real-life scientist in charge of developing a death ray for the US government.

Question 9

What surprising political connection does a pizzeria patron have?

Accepted Answer

Gary Condit, who plays a patron, was a California State Assembly member elected to Congress in 1989 and became a household name in 2001 during the Chandra Levy disappearance case.

Question 10

What is the main conflict in Return of the Killer Tomatoes!?

Accepted Answer

Crazy old Professor Gangreen has developed a way to make tomatoes look human for a second invasion.

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