Critters 2 (1988)

Eggs of the small, furry alien carnivores are left behind on Earth and, after hatching, again set their appetites on the 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:

Rolling In For Halloween.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

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, 29 April 1988, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is included on the film critic Roger Ebert's "Most Hated" list.

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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: I hate teenagers.

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Crazy Credits

Absolutely no critters were harmed in the making of this motion picture.

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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 Star Trek (1966)

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Soundtracks

Hungry Heifer Jingle
Written by Cynthia Garris
Performed by Cynthia Garris

User Reviews

A Sci-Fi/Horror BLOCKBUSTER!

CRITTERS 2 has to be one of the best Sci-Fi/Horror films ever made!! It's a blockbuster!! It is full of great Special-Effects, Fun Characters, and it's an all-out good time! I'm surprised that this film doesn't have more recognition. There's action, suspense, and the countryside town of Grover's Bend gives the film a great Atmosphere. Scott Grimes is back as Bradley Brown, who returns to Grover's Bend to spend Easter Vacation with his Grandmother. Unfortunately, some of the Critter Eggs that had been undiscovered in the Brown's old Barn are about to hatch and the Town is in for a Big surprise!! Also returning are Don Opper AND Terrence Mann as the space-hopping Bounty Hunters who come to finish off what they thought they had destroyed before! The Town that never believed Brad Brown suddenly learns that the Critters are real and must all join forces to try and stop the critters before they become Lunch! The Critter Effects are Top-Notch and the film is fun and exciting!! Just like the first CRITTERS, Part 2 is a cult classic and deserves better recognition!!!