


Critters 3
As fanged, furious furballs viciously invade an L.A. apartment building and sink their teeth into the low-rent tenants, Josh leads the battle to beat back the conniving critters and save the planet.
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Plot Summary
A group of small, furry, and extremely dangerous aliens known as Crites descend upon an urban apartment building. The inhabitants, including a young boy named Josh and his family, must band together to survive the night as the Crites wreak havoc, breeding and attacking at every turn. The situation escalates as the building becomes a deathtrap filled with furballs of destruction.
Critical Reception
Critters 3 is widely considered the weakest entry in the franchise, often criticized for its low budget, uninspired plot, and reliance on cheap scares and gore. It failed to recapture the charm or humor of its predecessors, though it did mark the film debut of Leonardo DiCaprio.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for being a stepping stone for Leonardo DiCaprio's career.
- Often criticized for its poor special effects and lackluster script.
- Seen as a direct-to-video quality film that doesn't live up to the original's promise.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally negative, with many viewers finding the film to be a disappointing continuation of the series. Common complaints include a lack of genuine scares, predictable plot points, and unimpressive creature effects.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for being the feature film debut of Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays a young boy caught in the Crites' rampage.
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Sheldon Nylander
