Purple People Eater (1988)
The one-eyed... one horn... flying...
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
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Ned BeattyGrandpa
Shelley WintersRita
Neil Patrick HarrisBilly Johnson
Peggy LiptonMom
Chubby CheckerChubby Checker
Little RichardMayor
James HoughtonDad
Thora BirchMolly JohnsonJohn BrumfieldMr. Noodle
Molly CheekMrs. Orfus
Sheb WooleyHarvey SkittersShonda WhippleAllisonKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Family · Science FictionTheme affinityAlien · Woman DirectorDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference103662
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Frequently asked questions about Purple People Eater
What is Purple People Eater about?
A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
How long is Purple People Eater?
Purple People Eater has a runtime of 90 minutes.