The film, written and directed by Ryu Murakami, based on his own novel, is a parody of such films as Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
It is believed that title and the concept of this game are inspired by the cult movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
Modern free-floating targets are large, inflatable and bright orange; hence the nickname "killer tomato".
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Geisel Library made an appearance as the exterior of a research lab in Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, the third movie in the cult film series Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.