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Seen it?1999 | 99 min | Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Invasion of the Body Snatchers or Tremors, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An isolated Canadian town (populated by the weirdest group of people this side of Saturn) has seen its share of problems. First the nut factory closed, then the CATV antenna stopped broadcasting, and now something is gruesomely devouring the townsfolk! Can visiting atomic scientist (and expert on "cool fusion") Dr. Karel Lamonte solve the mystery before everyone disappears?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Critters
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Paizs
- Campbell ScottDr. Karel Lamonte
- Fiona LoewiSandy Fawkes
- Tom Everett ScottGuy Fawkes
- Nigel BennettMichel O'Shea
- Hardee T. LinehamOfficer Gayle
- James AllodiDeputy Dana
- Bernard BehrensMayor Claire
- Elisa MoolecherryChris Marlowe
- Maggie ButterfieldMrs. Shelley Bathgate
- Kathryn KirkpatrickAbby the Witch