Microwave Massacre (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1983, Microwave Massacre is a comedy and horror film directed by Wayne Berwick, running about 76 minutes. “MAY'S IN THE MICROWAVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 causes him to snap, so 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.
Who’s in it. Microwave Massacre stars Jackie Vernon as Donald, Loren Schein as Roosevelt, Al Troupe as Philip and Marla Simon as Knothole Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Microwave Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Microwave Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Microwave Massacre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Microwave Massacre (1983)?
- In US, Microwave Massacre is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Microwave Massacre worth watching?
- Microwave Massacre holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Microwave Massacre?
- Microwave Massacre stars Jackie Vernon, Loren Schein, Al Troupe, Marla Simon and Claire Ginsberg.
- When was Microwave Massacre released?
- Microwave Massacre was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.