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Critters Details

1986 Certificate 12
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Four features. In 'Critters' a breakout is underway in a top security prison, and several inhabitants of Death Row escape to the planet Earth. The razor-teethed critters must feed on flesh. Preferably human flesh... Also features 'Critters 2', 'Critters 3' and 'Critters 4: Critters In Space'. Read more

Starring M. Emmet Walsh
Director Stephen Herek
Genres Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Critters

Four features. In 'Critters' a breakout is underway in a top security prison, and several inhabitants of Death Row escape to the planet Earth. The razor-teethed critters must feed on flesh. Preferably human flesh... Also features 'Critters 2', 'Critters 3' and 'Critters 4: Critters In Space'.

Starring M. Emmet Walsh
Director Stephen Herek
Studio ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 22 mins
Certificate Certificate 12
Genres Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Language DVD: English
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 21 Mar 2005
Production year: 1986
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Stephen Herek, later to hit the jackpot with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, directs a cheeky smash-and-grab raid on Gremlins and comes up with a crude but entertaining horror comedy. The “critters” of the title are a race of nasty hedgehog-like alien creatures who invade a small American town and proceed to wreak havoc until two intergalactic bounty hunters arrive to save the day. The cast, which includes Dee Wallace Stone, M Emmet Walsh and a young Billy Zane, remains stoically straight-faced throughout, the creatures nab the best lines (in subtitles), and Herek keeps his tongue stuck firmly in his cheek. It went on to spawn three sequels.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • The Critters in question, aliens escaping from a space prison, are rolling amok in the small town of Grovers Bend,... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Oh, the memories...

    The release of the Critters films onto DVD has been a long time coming, but they've finally made it to the UK. I used to love these films when I was younger and I'm pleased to say that they are just as much fun now. The first film shows the Critters escape from a prison asteroid from which they manage to make their way to Earth. Upon landing in the small town of Grovers Bend, they do what Critters do best... EAT!!! But unfortunately for us, humans (and chickens!!) are first on the menu. This film is pure 80's sillyness and is so enjoyable because of it. To be fair the acting is pretty good, for what is essentially a B movie, and there are quite a few funny moments mixed in as well that help the film along. The best thing about Critters is that it never tries to take itself seriously and the Crites are by far the best characters in the film - in fact, my only real criticism would be that the Critters don't play a big enough part. Definitely worth a watch if you like rather silly comedy horrors - think Gremlins but with more fur!!!

      • Mark from Berkshire
      • Posted 20 Apr 2005 23:12

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    evil!

    These little things are so evil its great! Its along the lines of the gremlins but way way way more evil. This is a good watch, you can see that its an old film so dont expect any amazing effects or steven spielburg work. But this is definately one to be watched.

    Its more laughable than scary because we are now used to the modern day horror. But this is definately a must see. Just to have a laugh!

      • Stitch1987 from Hampshire
      • Posted 02 Mar 2006 07:11

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