Review of Critters (1986) by Leocritico — 25 Aug 2021

This movie was entertaining and with a good story.

This review of Critters (1986) was written by Leocritico on 25 Aug 2021.

Critters has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Film Frenzy (85) on 22 Dec 2018

The script's infectious sense of humor and a highly appealing performance by Grimes as the teenage hero help disguise the familiarity of it all…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 07 Oct 2013

Critters obviously invites comparison with much better horror comedies, but Critters has just enough elements that I liked to recommend it…

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By Casey R (170) on 20 Aug 2012

I used to love all of these movies when I was a kid. Creepy little buggers…

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By Alexander P (1,095) on 11 Nov 2012

Carnivorous space porcupines roll into town to cause havoc while two shape-shifting intergalactic bounty hunters are hot on their trail…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 06 Apr 2014

Crittes is one of those highly enjoyable monster-on-the-loose films, with special effects done by the Chiodo Brothers, so you know you're in…

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By Stanley C (339) on 06 Apr 2014

Crittes is one of those highly enjoyable monster-on-the-loose films, with special effects done by the Chiodo Brothers, so you know you're in…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 05 Nov 2017

Allegedly, this was written before Gremlins came out but you can't help but draw comparisons…

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By Adam F (1,100) on 25 Sep 2015

This is a respectable science-fiction horror movie, with correct acting and nice special effects…

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By Rj R (14) on 07 Dec 2015

Not as scary as I had hoped, but still it wasn't bad, I enjoyed it…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 23 Oct 2013

This self-consciously silly sci-fi horror from New Line - a poor man's 'Gremlins' (1984) - showcases excellent creature and special effects…

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