Review of Critters (1986) by Paul D — 07 Jan 2015

Nice b-movie akin to Gremlins, but with nastier furballs.

This review of Critters (1986) was written by Paul D on 07 Jan 2015.

Critters has generally received mixed reviews.

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The movie is only an hour and a half and yet it takes more than 30 minutes for the Critters to actually appear…

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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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By Jocelyn B (40) on 08 Aug 2016

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Dec 2012

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By Alfredo O (9) on 06 Oct 2012

If you want to watch an 80s cheesy puppet monster movie, settle for Gremlins. This bites (Get it?)…

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By Tyler R (1,095) on 04 Jul 2012

Critters involves weird, small, and somewhat humurous creatures from outer space landing in Kansas and terrorizing a family in thier farm…

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 31 Dec 2015

Either good in the really bad way. or just plain bad. its arguable. sometimes…

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

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