In 1986, Critters blasted its way onto the big screen. The sci-fi comedy horror, about a group of carnivorous alien creatures known as Crites, was a mild hit at the box office and developed a cult following.
Due to the popularity of Critters, the movie spawned a series of sequels. But how many Critters movies are there?
In this post, I am answering that very question, while offering up a few additional details about the franchise.
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The Critters movies in order
To date, there are five entries in the Critters movie series. The Critters movies are as follows:
- Critters (1986)
- Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)
- Critters 3 (1991)
- Critters 4 (1992)
- Critters Attack! (2019)
All five films are part of the same series, with a number of entries including the same characters.
In addition to the movies, the film collection has also spawned a web series called Critters: A New Binge. The web series is a reboot of the Critters franchise.
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Who are the cast of the Critters movies?
Notable cast members in the Critters movie series include Leonardo DiCaprio (yes, THAT Leonardo DiCaprio), Dee Wallace-Stone, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Zane, Angela Bassett, Don Keith Opper, Terrence Mann, and Scott Grimes.
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Is the Critters series the work of the same director?
The Critters movies are the work of multiple directors.
Stephen Herek directed Critters, Mick Garris directed Critters 2, and Kristine Peterson directed Critters 3. Rupert Harvey directed Critters 4 and Bobby Miller directed Critters Attack!.
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What is the best Critters movie?
According to IMDb the Critters movies are ranked as follows:
- Critters (1986) – 6.1/10
- Critters 2: The Main Course (1988) – 5.5/10
- Critters 3 (1991) – 4.5/10
- Critters 4 (1992) – 4.1/10
- Critters Attack! (2019) – 3.7/10
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