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Critters

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
35K
YOUR RATING
Critters (1986)
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters... Read allA group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters.A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a small farm town on earth, pursued by two shape-shifting bounty hunters.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
35K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writers
    • Domonic Muir(story by)
    • Stephen Herek(screenplay by)
    • Don Keith Opper(additional scenes written by)
  • Stars
    • Dee Wallace
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Billy Green Bush
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writers
    • Domonic Muir(story by)
    • Stephen Herek(screenplay by)
    • Don Keith Opper(additional scenes written by)
  • Stars
    • Dee Wallace
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Billy Green Bush
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 147User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Critters
    Trailer 1:25
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    Photos117

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    Dee Wallace in Critters (1986)
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    Billy Zane and Billy Green Bush in Critters (1986)
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    Dee Wallace in Critters (1986)
    Scott Grimes and Don Keith Opper in Critters (1986)
    Critters (1986)
    Scott Grimes in Critters (1986)
    Billy Green Bush and Scott Grimes in Critters (1986)

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    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Helen Brown
    • (as Dee Wallace Stone)
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Harv
    Billy Green Bush
    Billy Green Bush
    • Jay Brown
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • Brad Brown
    Nadine Van der Velde
    Nadine Van der Velde
    • April Brown
    Don Keith Opper
    Don Keith Opper
    • Charlie McFadden
    • (as Don Opper)
    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Steve Elliot
    Ethan Phillips
    Ethan Phillips
    • Jeff Barnes
    Terrence Mann
    Terrence Mann
    • Johnny Steele…
    Jeremy Lawrence
    Jeremy Lawrence
    • Preacher
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Sally
    Michael Lee Gogin
    • Zanti
    Art Frankel
    • Ed
    Douglas Koth
    • Bowler #1
    Montrose Hagins
    Montrose Hagins
    • Organist
    Roger Hampton
    • Jake
    Chuck Lindsly
    • Pool Player #1
    • (as Chuck Lindsley)
    David Stenstrom
    David Stenstrom
    • Pool Player #2
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writers
      • Domonic Muir(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Stephen Herek(screenplay by)
      • Don Keith Opper(additional scenes written by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Corey Burton, who voices the Critters, also came up with their language, which he described in interviews as combining elements of French and Japanese.
    • Goofs
      When Ug transforms into Johnny Steele, you can see that when Ug reaches over to insert the "Earth Disc" prior to the transformation sequence that he is in human form already.
    • Quotes

      Critter 1: They have weapons

      Critter 2: So what

      [Critter 2 is shot off the porch]

      Critter 1: Fuck!

    • Crazy credits
      After the very end of the credits, once the theme has ended followed by the title, you can hear the sounds of alien critters laughing.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD includes an alternative ending (hidden as an Easter Egg).
    • Connections
      Edited into Critters 3 (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Power of the Night
      Written by Terrence Mann, Richie Vetter and Dodie Pettit

      Performed by Mann

      Produced by Richie Vetter for East Coast Productions, Inc.

    User reviews147

    Review
    Top review
    Creative and Fun
    Critters (1986)

    *** (out of 4)

    Fun sci-fi spoof about a Kansas family who finds themselves under attack from small fur balls that can shoot out poisonous darts and have an appetite for flesh. CRITTERS was New Line's reply to GREMLINS and for my money it's the better movie. There's no question that this film was made for a rather small budget but I think it's a perfect example of how the genre can be done right without having to spend a lot of cash on special effects. The film offers up some fun homages to other films, some great characters to root for and we're also given some terrific villains who you just love to hate. I think the creatures themselves are certainly the highlight of the picture. Their design really was a work of genius in the way that they can roll to wherever they're going and the darts are just an added goodie. I really loved the way that they looked and there's no question that those teeth are priceless. While the things aren't ever scary I really don't think they need to be because this picture really isn't about being scared but it's about just having fun. It also doesn't hurt that we're given a great family to cheer for along the way. Dee Wallace Stone play the mom, Billy Green Bush the dad, Scott Grimes the son, Nadine Van Der Velde the daughter and M. Emmet Walsh plays the local Sheriff. We also have Billy Zane in a small role as a boyfriend. The performances are also extremely good here including the always reliable Dee Wallace Stone. Grimes makes for a good guy to cheer for as well. The film really doesn't contain any major violence, which wasn't the norm for the horror and sci-fi genre from this period but the creativity here really makes up for that. Director Stephen Herek really does a nice job mixing everything up and he keeps the film moving at a terrific pace. The film has plenty of laughs but best of all is that you can just sit back and have a good time with it.
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    • Release date
      • April 11, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Critters - Sie sind da!
    • Filming locations
      • Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Sho Films
      • Smart Egg Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,167,232
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,618,800
      • Apr 13, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,167,232
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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