description Critters Overview
Critters is a 1986 science fiction horror film centering on small, predatory alien creatures that arrive in a rural community. These extraterrestrials, accompanied by shapeshifting pursuers, target the local population for consumption. The narrative involves a group of residents confronting this unusual threat within their town.
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info Critters Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1986 |
help Critters FAQ
What are the creatures in Critters?
The monsters are called Crites, small alien predators that escape from an off-world prison transport. Two shape-shifting bounty hunters, Ug and Lee, pursue them to a rural American town.
Who stars in the original Critters?
Dee Wallace plays Helen Brown, while Scott Grimes plays her son Brad. The 1986 film was directed by Stephen Herek in his feature directorial debut.
How is Critters different from Gremlins?
Critters is a 1986 science-fiction horror comedy about extraterrestrial predators, while Gremlins was released in 1984 and centers on creatures created from a mysterious pet. Critters is also more directly built around alien hunters and a monster invasion.
What rating and running time does Critters have?
The original film was released with a PG-13 rating and runs for roughly 86 minutes. New Line Cinema released it theatrically in the United States in April 1986.
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