Microwave Massacre (1979) Horror Comedy

Rated R | Threatrical Aug 31, 1983 (US) | Genres Horror, Comedy | Runtime 1h 16m
Microwave Massacre (1979) Horror Comedy Poster

Microwave Massacre Plot Synopsis:

Construction worker Donald is having a hard time getting anything good to eat since his wife has decided to only cook gourmet foods. That and her constant harping cause him to snap, and he whacks her. Somewhere in the confusion he comes up with a new use for the microwave oven, and begins to eat much better. Soon he's experimenting with different recipes. And different meats.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Fed up of his wife"s bad cooking, Donald kills her and turns to cannibalism to satisfy his appetite.

Tagline: They Came For Dinner ... To Find They Were It!!

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Microwave Massacre Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 76 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Comedy
Directors: Wayne Berwick
Stars: Jackie Vernon, Loren Schein, Al Troupe, Marla Simon, Claire Ginsberg … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 31, 1983
Production Co.: Anthem Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Microwave Massacre Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 31, 1983, DVD: Mar 14, 2006
Writers: Thomas Singer, Craig Muckler
Producers: Craig Muckler, Thomas Singer
Musicians: Leif Horvath
Cinematographers: Karen Grossman
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