Critters 2
Seen it?1988 | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Alien, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
Three bounty hunters from space fly back to the town of Grovers Bend, hoping to save local residents from a new batch of Critter eggs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mick Garris
- Scott GrimesBrad Brown
- Liane CurtisMegan
- Don Keith OpperCharlie McFadden
- Barry CorbinHarv
- Tom HodgesWesley
- Sam AndersonMr. Morgan
- Lindsay ParkerCindy
- Herta WareNana
- Lin ShayeSal
- Terrence MannUg