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Critters

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
37K
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Critters (1986)
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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.

  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writers
    • Domonic Muir
    • Stephen Herek
    • Don Keith Opper
  • Stars
    • Dee Wallace
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Billy Green Bush
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,363
    1,684
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writers
      • Domonic Muir
      • Stephen Herek
      • Don Keith Opper
    • Stars
      • Dee Wallace
      • M. Emmet Walsh
      • Billy Green Bush
    • 150User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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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
      • Stephen Herek
      • Don Keith Opper
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews150

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    Featured review
    6/10
    A creature film classic
    While the `B' movie horror flick typically bore and enrage me, this proved to be one of those rare exceptions. I must have watched this movie six times, and every time, I was freaked out by the little critters who couldn't appease their undying need for sustenance. This was quite a cool film to watch, especially when the creatures are finally killed off (which you will have experience for yourself). This is my idea of good mindless fun, which is exactly what I expected from this film.
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    • Agent10
    • May 21, 2002

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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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