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Critters (1986)

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Reviews Counted:14

Fresh:8

Rotten:6

Average Rating:5.3/10

Runtime: 86 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: The critters (aka "Krites") are other-worldly small balls of fur with sharp teeth, an insatiable appetite and a bad attitude. When they land in the quiet, rural town of Grovers Bend, Kansas, the... The critters (aka "Krites") are other-worldly small balls of fur with sharp teeth, an insatiable appetite and a bad attitude. When they land in the quiet, rural town of Grovers Bend, Kansas, the creatures wreak all kinds of havoc as they bite, gnash, and attack whatever's in their path. Could help be on the way in the form of critter bounty-hunters from outer space? [More]

Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy "Green" Bush, Scott Grimes

Starring: Dee Wallace Stone, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy "Green" Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van Der Velde, Don Opper

Director: Stephen Herek

Director: Stephen Herek
Composer: David Newman

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Douglas Pratt

A variety of modest but well-executed special effects enlivens the otherwise run-of-the-mill effort about carnivorous aliens terrorizing a farm. The farm wins.

comment Comment | Jun., 15 2007 01:14 PM

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Michael Ferraro

Black balls that kill... what more can be said?

comment Comment | May., 23 2006 07:06 PM

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Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 27 2005 12:04 PM

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Clint Morris

"Gremlins on Acid" - as wacky as it is wicked, loads of fun

comment Comment | May., 06 2005 12:50 AM

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3/4

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

a fun "gremling-inspired" movie

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 16 2005 10:49 AM

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Brian Juergens

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comment Comment | Apr., 01 2005 09:27 AM

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comment Comment | Feb., 17 2005 10:38 AM

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comment Comment | Sep., 04 2004 05:04 AM

Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

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Alex Sandell

Not a bad little Gremlins' rip-off.

comment 1 Comment | Nov., 04 2003 02:56 AM

Juicy Cerebellum

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Eric Henderson

Critters as a franchise has nothing on the Nightmare on Elm Street films, but it’s proven popular enough with Gen X-ers who forward “You know you’re a child of the ‘80s if…” emails to all their office mates.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 15 2003 09:41 AM

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comment Comment | Jun., 19 2003 03:26 AM

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comment Comment | Oct., 04 2002 03:27 PM

Beach Reporter (Southern California)

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Scott Weinberg

Entirely enjoyable B-level sci-fi throwback.

comment Comment | Jul., 26 2002 12:22 AM

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