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Synopsis: An amusing horror comedy directed by Stephen Herek ("Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure," "Mr. Hollandss Opus") is the story of a family menaced by eight basketball sized creatures from outer space that arrive at their Kansas farm in search of food.

Starring: Dee Wallace, M. Emmet Walsh

Supporting actors: Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Nadine Van der Velde, Don Keith Opper, Billy Zane, Ethan Phillips, Terrence Mann, Jeremy Lawrence, Lin Shaye, Michael Lee Gogin, Art Frankel, Douglas Koth, Montrose Hagins, Roger Hampton, Chuck Lindsley, David Stenstrom, Adele Malis-Morey, Corey Burton

Directed by: Stephen Herek

Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes

Release year: 1986

Studio: Warner Bros.

ASIN: B001TDJYWC (Rental) and B001TDJYXQ (Purchase)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,961 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Format: Amazon Video on Demand (streaming online video and digital download)

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Critters DVD ~ Dee Wallace

4.3 out of 5 stars (59) $7.99

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: April 11, 1986
Production Company: New Line Cinema, Sho Films, Smart Egg Pictures
Filming Locations: Kansas, USA

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4.0 out of 5 stars Weird, imaginative nonsense., February 12, 2005

By	The No Evil Killer "Know No Evil" (Everywhere, Anywhere, Nowhere) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Critters (DVD)

The Krites are the critters. They are nasty little hedgehog-type creatures and while they may look cute you wouldn't dare pet one as they'd rip your hand of and share the rest of you with their pals.

The Krites are prisoners on an asteroid jailhouse floating through the far side of the galaxy. Chaos inevitably breaks out and the Krites escape in a stolen ship, heading for the nearest solar system and it's only inhabitable planet...earth!

Not to worry though, a couple of intergalactic bounty hunters are soon on their tail and track them all the way to the quiet farming town of Grover's Bend, Kansas. The worst thing ever to happen in Grover's Bend is the local drunk (the ever lovable Charlie) getting chucked out of a bar. But now the Krites are here and they lay siege to the Brown farm, eating their cows, Billy Zane, chickens etc. Anyone or anything getting in their way is promptly poisoned by their anaesthetic spikes and feasted on.

Once the bounty hunters arrive the almost do more harm than good. The bulk of the laughs come from this, including a running joke on how one of them has shape-shifted into the form of an '80s heavy metal rocker. The other can't make up his mind and constantly changes into various townsfolk.

The Critters (8 small ones and a big shaggy one) may be Gremlins clones but there's no denying their cuteness. Though while I would love a pet Mogwai, I think I'll pass on a pet Krite.

Critters is a mad comedy-horror with loads of imagination and the nerve to tell a truly offbeat story. Much like Stephen Herek's next movie (Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure) Critters succeeds on pure energy alone.

The DVD is in great-looking 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen with remastered Dolby 5.1 sound. Extras are limited to 4 trailers and a (hidden) alternate ending, which I've yet to find. But for the price, you can't argue, and you gotta buy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Inventive and sprightly horror /sci fi hybrid , January 14, 2005

By	F. J. Harvey "Cricket ,country music and a go... (Birmingham England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Critters [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Critters -or "crites" -are intergalactic criminals who escape from their gaolers and land in Kansas.They are pursued by the forces of the law , leather clad bounty hunters with shape shifting abilities .The crites are not notably pleasant creatures -while they resemble tumbleweeds(albeit omnivotous tumblweeds ) they have the nasty habit of discharging poison darts from their skin and have murderous dispositions .They lay siege to a farm house in Grover's Bend ,Kansas and are intent on the destruction of any humans with whom they come into contact
The movie has a nice line in wry ,acerbic humour and the performance from a capable cast ,which includes Dee Wallace Stone , M Emmett Walsh and Scott Grimes are excellent .
Add some good production values and the result is a sharp little movie that is funny without deetracting from its merits as a neat little monster movie

Entertaining and witty

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and entertaining, April 9, 2006

By	Brian (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Critters (DVD)

I cannot help but laugh every time I see people bashing each other over a movie. Disliking a certain film is one thing. But for somebody to go out of their way and flagrantly insult a total stranger over their enjoyment of a particular film they happened to hate is unnecessary and immature. Amazon should police these reviews a bit more seriously.

"Critters" is a fond and harmless throwback to the sort of monster movie so prevalent in the mid-1950s sci-fi boom. I cannot so easily classify the plot as straight-up horror, because it really isn't. This is more of a hodgepodge. You get a smattering of horror, comedy, and science fiction all rolled up within a singular and satisfying package. I caught this in a theater with my father twenty years ago, and it has always remained a guilty pleasure of mine. None of the special effects are overdone, the writing is suitable, and I found most of the cast agreeable and entertaining.

I have found over the years that many of us tend to take our movies way too seriously. In the end, I could really care less that "Critters" doesn't follow the rules of reality. Because, when I pay to see movies like this, reality is something I want to escape from.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of The Better "Creature Features" From The 80s
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Joyfully Schlocky 80's Creature Feature (Sci-Fi Horror Movie)
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4.0 out of 5 stars classic, but...
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Published 24 months ago by Q. Lange

4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi/Horror for the entire family... yes, even Grandma down there in the basement!
Critters is one of those rare crossover movies that's just as entertaining and fun for the adults as it is for it's targeted younger audience (PG-13). Read more

Published on October 17, 2007 by D. Wilson

1.0 out of 5 stars Primitive special effects + Bad acting = Worthless movie
The special effects in this movie are jokes. The creatures look exactly like furry puppets. The video quality is a shame. It's faded and grainy. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just good fun...
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Published on March 25, 2006 by Jackie Coupe

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