Critters 2 (1988)

Eggs of the small but voracious alien creatures called Crites are left behind on earth and, after hatching, set their appetites on the small farm town of Grover's Bend.

Director:

Mick Garris

Writers:

David Twohy (as D.T. Twohy), Mick Garris

Stars:

Scott Grimes, Liane Curtis, Terrence Mann

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Terrence Mann	...	Ug
Don Keith Opper	...	Charlie (as Don Opper)
Cynthia Garris	...	Zanti
Scott Grimes	...	Brad
Al Stevenson	...	Bus Driver
Tom Hodges	...	Wesley
Douglas Rowe	...	Quigley
Liane Curtis	...	Megan
Lindsay Parker	...	Cindy
Herta Ware	...	Nana
Sam Anderson	...	Mr. Morgan
Lin Shaye	...	Sal
Barry Corbin	...	Harv
Eddie Deezen	...	Hungry Heifer Manager
Frank Birney	...	Reverend Fisher

Storyline

A batch of unhatched critter eggs are mistaken for Easter eggs by the country-folk inhabitants of Grover's Bend and, before long, the ferocious furballs are on the rampage again.

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Plot Keywords:

egg | easter | outer space | second part | shape shifter | 

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Taglines:

The most illegal aliens of all are back -- and they're hungrier than ever.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

Critters 2 is the only horror film under the Playboy Enterprises title.

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Goofs

(at around 38 mins) When Lee's appearance is turned from being a 'Nothing-Face' into the Playboy centerfold model, a staple, although oversized, also materializes on Lee since it was visible when the picture of the centerfold was looked at, but when Lee's appearance changes from that of the model into the Hungry Heifer Manager (at around 50 mins), glasses do not materialize on Lee's face, even though the restaurant manager was wearing glasses at that time.

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Quotes

Quigley: It's just a dog.
Wesley: So was "Cujo".

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Crazy Credits

Critter translation is provided by the Karl P Anno institute of intergalactic semantic research

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Alternate Versions

The Syndicated Television version features scenes that were never before shown in the theatrical version and some extended scenes with a few alternate scenes as well.

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Connections

References The Smurfs (1981)

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Soundtracks

Frauline
Performed by Love Hate
Published by New Line Music Corp./BMI
Swade Publishing

User Reviews

Well, no film maker is perfect

This is one of the worst sequels of its time. The Critters are back and are now taking over a small town. I guess thats the way sequels are. The first one takes place involving only a small number of people and than the second one moves right up to a whole town. Avoid this puppy. You'll be happy you did.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Critters 2: The Main Course

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,898,751, 1 May 1988

Gross USA:

$3,813,293

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,813,293

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Sho Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1