Killer Tongue 1996
"The movie with outrageous taste."
In the offbeat 1996 horror-comedy directed by Alberto Sciamma, a bank heist gone wrong sends a desperate fugitive sprinting into the middle of the desert, where she stumbles upon a remote gas station run by a group of eccentric nuns.
Director: Alberto Sciamma
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killer Tongue (1996) about?
A desperate bank robber takes refuge in a desert gas station run by nuns, only to be struck by a bizarre alien meteorite that transforms her into a monstrous, flesh-craving creature with a grotesque tongue. To make matters stranger, her two poodles also undergo unsettling changes.
Who directed Killer Tongue?
Alberto Sciamma directed this quirky horror-comedy, known for his unconventional and often campy approach to genre storytelling.
Who stars in Killer Tongue?
The film features Melinda Clarke, Jason Durr, Mapi Galán, Mabel Karr, Robert Englund, and Alicia Borrachero in key roles.
Is Killer Tongue (1996) worth watching?
If you're a fan of offbeat, low-budget horror-comedies with a side of absurdity, Killer Tongue is a cult gem worth checking out. Its bizarre premise and campy execution make it a memorable oddity, even if it's not for everyone.
How long is Killer Tongue?
Killer Tongue has a runtime of 98 minutes.
About Killer Tongue (1996) — A Bizarre Horror-Comedy with Alien Tongues and Drag Poodles
In the offbeat 1996 horror-comedy directed by Alberto Sciamma, a bank heist gone wrong sends a desperate fugitive sprinting into the middle of the desert, where she stumbles upon a remote gas station run by a group of eccentric nuns. As she waits for her partner's release, an otherworldly meteorite crashes nearby, unleashing a grotesque transformation that turns her into a ravenous creature with a grotesquely elongated, flesh-seeking tongue. But the chaos doesn't stop there—her two pampered poodles undergo a bizarre metamorphosis of their own, emerging as flamboyant drag queens.
Killer Tongue blends campy horror, sci-fi absurdity, and dark comedy into a surreal, tongue-in-cheek nightmare where nothing is quite as it seems. With its off-kilter tone and over-the-top visuals, the film leans hard into the weirdness, making it a cult curiosity for fans of genre-bending cinema. The desert setting and claustrophobic gas station create a tense backdrop for the escalating madness, while Sciamma's unhinged direction keeps the energy high and unpredictable throughout its 98-minute runtime.