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Critters 2: The Main Course

Original title: Critters 2
  • 19881988
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
16K
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Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
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ComedyHorrorSci-Fi
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
16K
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    • Mick Garris
    • David Twohy
    • Mick Garris
  • Stars
    • Scott Grimes
    • Liane Curtis
    • Terrence Mann
    • Mick Garris
    • David Twohy
    • Mick Garris
  • Stars
    • Scott Grimes
    • Liane Curtis
    • Terrence Mann
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    • 71User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    Critters 2
    Trailer 1:32
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    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Lin Shaye in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Lin Shaye and Barry Corbin in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Barry Corbin, Liane Curtis, Scott Grimes, and Lindsay Parker in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Barry Corbin, Liane Curtis, Scott Grimes, and Lindsay Parker in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    David Ursin in Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
    Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
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    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • Brad
    Liane Curtis
    Liane Curtis
    • Megan
    Terrence Mann
    Terrence Mann
    • Ug
    Don Keith Opper
    Don Keith Opper
    • Charlie
    • (as Don Opper)
    Cynthia Garris
    Cynthia Garris
    • Zanti
    Al Stevenson
    • Bus Driver
    Tom Hodges
    Tom Hodges
    • Wesley
    Douglas Rowe
    Douglas Rowe
    • Quigley
    Lindsay Parker
    Lindsay Parker
    • Cindy
    Herta Ware
    • Nana
    Sam Anderson
    Sam Anderson
    • Mr. Morgan
    Lin Shaye
    Lin Shaye
    • Sal
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Harv
    Eddie Deezen
    Eddie Deezen
    • Hungry Heifer Manager
    Frank Birney
    Frank Birney
    • Reverend Fisher
    David Ursin
    David Ursin
    • Sheriff Corwin
    Roxanne Kernohan
    Roxanne Kernohan
    • Lee
    Randy Spears
    Randy Spears
    • Lee
    • (as Gregory Patrick)
    • …
      • Mick Garris
      • David Twohy
      • Mick Garris
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Mick Garris had wanted to get Frank Welker to do the voices of the Crites, but he couldn't afford to get him so he ended up doing most of the voices himself and hiring a loop group to provide additional vocals for them.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Quigley: It's just a dog.

      Wesley: So was "Cujo".

    • Crazy credits
      Critter translation is provided by the Karl P Anno institute of intergalactic semantic research
    • 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.
    • Connections
      Edited into Critters 3 (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Hungry Heifer Jingle
      Written by Cynthia Garris

      Performed by Cynthia Garris

    User reviews71

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    8/10
    An entertaining sequel to Critters.
    Two years has passed... Brad Brown (Scott Grimes) is trying to move on by visiting his grand-mother (Herta Ware) for the easter holiday. The Bounty Hunters (Don Opper and Terrence Mann) are traveling back to Earth. Because the Critters were not completed destroyed. The Alien Eggs were not destroyed. Since Easter is coming, a small town somewhere in Kansas will discover that the Easter Holiday isn't everything.

    Directed by Mick Garris (Pyscho 4:The Beginning, Sleepwalkers, The Stand) made an enjoyable sequel with better special effects and a bit more explicit violence. The film looks more like Joe Dante's Gremlins. This film was a box office disappointment. Critters 3 & 4 were direct to videos, because of the disappointment returns of Critters 2. The film also has likable performances by Tom Hodges, Liane (Alexandra) Curtis, Lin Shaye and Barry Corbin. Eddie Deezen (From Grease 1 and 2 Fame) has a bit part. Filmmaker:Tom Mc Loughlin (Friday the 13th Part 6-Jason Lives, Date with an Angel) has a cameo. Written by the director and David Thohy (The Arrival, Pitch Black). (*** ½/*****).
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    • Aug 3, 2005

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1988 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Sho Films
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    • 1 hour 26 minutes
      • Color
      • Ultra Stereo

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