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Critters (1986)

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Reviews Counted:340

Fresh:201

Rotten:139

Average Rating:5.5/10

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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Max Z.12/28/09
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As good as the classic Gremlins, Critters isn't a rip-off, and in my opinion it's really alot of... More
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Ben W.12/26/09
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Sarah K.12/12/09
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Tim G.12/10/09
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This one really is a cult classic. It's executed well as a horror/Sci-Fi. Loved the build up of... More
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Brendan Alyn Ruch12/9/09
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Francisco R.11/29/09
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Peter M.11/29/09
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Oh for the love of Critters.Not long after the fun and enjoyment of Gremlins, came a whole host... More
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Duke W.10/29/09
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Kerry T.10/19/09
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Critters is an odd little dark comedy, about some furry little alien creatures terrorizing this... More
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Nathan A.10/18/09
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Justin B.10/10/09
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Taylor L.10/2/09
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Although Critters is fun and original,(It may have came out after Gremlins but the idea for it... More
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Robert P.9/29/09
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Andrew G.9/20/09
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Critters is like Gremlins, only inferiour and not nearly as fun to watch. The Critters themselves... More
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kireiwa9/1/09
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Full of bologne and fun, Critters are sure to be full of other things as well. More
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Luigi M.7/25/09
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