Return of the Killer Tomatoes! 1988

As the world attempts to put the traumatic events of the “Great Tomato War” behind them, Wilbur Finletter (character) - hailed as a hero for his role in defeating the malevolent forces that sought to inundate humanity with killer tomatoes - has leveraged his fame into building a successful pizzeria, Finletter’s Pizzeria. The establishment serves up mouth-watering pies, carefully crafted without the use of those dreaded red orbs. Wilbur’s nephew, Chad Finletter, is an integral part of the operation, working alongside him and sharing a living space with Matt Stevens (character), a smooth-talking ladies’ man.

Meanwhile, Professor Mortimer Gangreen - the diabolical scientist responsible for unleashing chaos upon the world during the Great Tomato War - has been concocting a new plan to wreak havoc. His trusty sidekick, Igor, assists him in his quest to unleash a fresh wave of tomato terror. Gangreen’s mind is still reeling from his previous defeat at the hands of “Puberty Love”, the execrable song that brought an end to his reign of terror. This time around, he’s counting on music to aid him rather than hinder his plans.

Gangreen has developed a peculiar device that allows him to transform ordinary tomatoes by dipping them in vats of toxic waste and placing them within a transformation chamber. His contraption is connected to a jukebox, which serves as the catalyst for the tomato transformations. The possibilities are endless - the strains of Michael Jackson’s music can conjure up clones of the King of Pop himself, while the Miami Vice theme tune can bring forth replicas of Don Johnson. Seductive melodies, on the other hand, have the power to turn tomatoes into ravishing beauties. Rock music, Gangreen’s personal favorite, enables him to create an army of tomato soldiers.

With his newfound ability to manipulate tomatoes, Gangreen sets out to break free his imprisoned ally, Jim Richardson, and install him as President of the United States. To further his plans, he creates a stunning female replica named Tara - a creation that serves him loyally until she becomes disillusioned with Gangreen’s cruel treatment of a mutated tomato, which she has dubbed FT (Fuzzy Tomato). Ultimately, Tara defects to Finletter’s Pizza and begins a romance with Chad.

As the plot unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that the production is facing financial difficulties. The characters break the fourth wall, addressing the audience directly as they attempt to raise funds by showcasing and promoting various products. Matt Stevens suggests product placement as a viable solution, and the gang proceeds to highlight an assortment of consumer goods as they continue their adventures.

As Tara (Tara) finds sanctuary living under the roof of Chad and Matt, Igor’s relentless pursuit continues to simmer in the background. Meanwhile, Chad’s curiosity gets the better of him as he stumbles upon Igor’s trail, leading him to Dr. Gangreen’s lair where a most peculiar sight awaits - the transformation of a humble tomato into a human being. The discovery sends Chad and Tara fleeing in terror, only for Tara to be snatched away by Igor and returned to her sinister captor.

Chad’s desperation grows as he becomes convinced that a seemingly ordinary tomato smuggled from the underworld is none other than Tara. Matt, ever the opportunist, sees potential in Dr. Gangreen’s machinery and convinces Chad to use it to bring back his beloved. Their efforts yield a surprising array of creations, including visions of ravishing women that captivate Matt’s attention - but their quest for Tara remains unfulfilled.

Dr. Gangreen’s wrath is piqued by Chad and Matt’s meddling, leading him to imprison the pair in his dungeon. It’s there that they’re reunited with Tara, who has thus far escaped harm. As the trio concocts a plan to outwit their captor, FT delivers a vital message to Wilbur, whose heroics from the previous adventure are once again called upon to rescue the trio.

As Dr. Gangreen’s sinister plans unfold, he forces Chad and Matt into his transformation chamber, setting a countdown that will ultimately turn them into tomatoes. With Tara captive in hand, Dr. Gangreen sets out to execute his dastardly plan for world domination. Wilbur and his team arrive just in time to thwart the villain’s schemes, liberating Chad and Matt from their tomato-filled fate.

Meanwhile, at the prison, Dr. Gangreen unleashes a battalion of transformed tomatoes, arming them with an arsenal of weapons. In the ensuing battle, Gangreen and Igor imprison Tara in a gas chamber, threatening to release the deadly fumes unless Wilbur’s team surrenders. Just as all hope seems lost, FT sacrifices himself by throwing his body onto a live hand grenade, giving Chad and Matt just enough time to rescue Tara.

As the toxic gas envelops Tara behind the door, she shares a poignant farewell with Chad before being rescued once more. However, it soon becomes clear that exposure to the deadly fumes has irreversibly altered Tara’s human form - she is now forevermore a permanent resident of the human realm. The townspeople rejoice at their victory, and FT takes center stage as the guest of honor.

Chad and his new human companion ride off into the sunset, with Wilbur’s blessing and Matt dismantling Dr. Gangreen’s machinery once and for all. Back on the beach, Matt finds himself surrounded by a bevy of buxom bathing beauties, each one more tantalizing than the last - as he holds aloft a tomato, now mere ornamentation in his newfound world of possibilities.

And so, the curtain closes on this chapter of their saga, but the seeds of chaos are already being sown in a post-credits scene that hints at an army of mutated carrot soldiers, armed to the teeth and hell-bent on destruction.