Critters 2
Critters 2

Critters 2

1988Movie86 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users63%
Director: Mick GarrisGenres: Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The shape-shifting, ravenous alien creatures known as Crites are back and hungrier than ever. After escaping their previous predicament, a cluster of Crite eggs is accidentally transported back to Earth, landing in the small town of Grover's Bend. These new Crites are more aggressive and reproduce rapidly, posing an even greater threat to the unsuspecting human population.

Critical Reception

Critters 2: The Main Course is generally considered a more action-packed and humorous sequel to the original Critters. While not a critical darling, it was seen as an enjoyable B-movie horror-comedy that delivered on its creature-feature premise with a good dose of gore and laughs, appealing to fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film leans into its comedic elements more than the original, offering a fun, albeit schlocky, ride.
  • While the plot is thin, the creature effects and over-the-top action provide ample entertainment for fans of low-budget horror.
  • The return of the Crites is marked by a ramped-up level of absurdity and violence.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Critters 2 to be a fun, campy horror flick that successfully balances gore with comedy. Many enjoyed the creature effects and the relentless, fast-paced nature of the film, though some noted its predictable plot and lower production values compared to bigger-budget films.

Fun Fact

The Crites' design was altered for the sequel to make them appear more menacing, with sharper teeth and larger eyes.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Critters 2: The Main Course'</em> is more of the same, which is good for a sequel of this type. I wasn't anticipating much but it's solid enough, if you like the first flick then I'd be surprised if this disappointed you. I did rate th...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Effectively continues the story, but it’s not as good as the first movie_** It is reported that Crites are still present on Earth, so Ug (Terrence Mann) and two other galactic bounty hunters return to wipe them out, including earthlin...
Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

The first "Critters" movie was a low-budget little monsters sci-fi/horror film that, despite its limitations in money and tech, still managed to strike the right chord in balancing the sci-fi, horror, suspense, and comedy elements, even wit...
Gimly

Gimly

Critters 2 leans a bit more into the silliness of the series. Not to say that the original was a bleak take on gritty realism, but it did seem to take the danger a fraction more serious. It's not something that works particularly for or aga...