Review of Critters (1986) by Dylan S — 07 Jun 2007

My favorite childhood space monster movie.

This review of Critters (1986) was written by Dylan S on 07 Jun 2007.

Critters has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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If the movie Gremlins struck me as odd, yet fun, this film, released at about the same time, is much more surreal, as the script is based on…

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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 David G (2,424) on 15 Feb 2016

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By Rcavey92212 (192) on 07 May 2020

The critters are my favorite mini monsters. These monstrous pint size ghoulies are on the run from space bounty hunters…

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

Good movie. Will keep most of us entertained…

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By Jocelyn B (40) on 08 Aug 2016

Gremlins ripoff about alien furballs that attack a small farming town. It's better than Ghoulies but equally as ignorant…

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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 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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