Critters Attack!
Critters Attack!

Critters Attack!

2020Movie89 minEnglish

Mysterious alien Critters have crash-landed in a small college town, devouring every living thing they encounter. Drea and the kids she's babysitting must try desperately to save themselves from the ravenous, rolling beasts. Will Drea discover her inner badass, and will it be enough to stop the Critter onslaught?

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users45%
Director: Bobby RoeGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this installment of the Critters franchise, a young girl named Drea takes her dog to her college campus and soon discovers a group of furry, flesh-eating aliens who have returned to Earth. These malevolent creatures wreak havoc, and Drea must team up with her friends to fight them off. The film blends elements of horror and comedy as the critters engage in their usual chaotic antics.

Critical Reception

Critters Attack! received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding it to be a weak addition to the franchise. While some appreciated the nostalgic callbacks and attempts at humor, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired creature effects, and lack of genuine scares. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many long-time fans of the series expressing disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charm and creativity of earlier Critters films.
  • Attempts at humor fall flat, and the horror elements are uninspired.
  • A disappointing continuation that fails to capture the spirit of the original.

Google audience: Google users largely found 'Critters Attack!' to be a forgettable and uninspired entry in the franchise. Many viewers felt the film failed to deliver on the premise, with some citing a lack of genuine scares and a predictable storyline. The humor was also frequently mentioned as falling short of expectations.

Fun Fact

This film marks the return of Dee Wallace, who starred as Helen Frasers in the original 1986 'Critters' film, though she plays a different character, Aunt Mildred, in this installment.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Critters Attack!'</em> isn't one I was expecting much from, based on that naff poster and it being a fourth sequel that was released 27 years after its predecessor. A terrible picture it is not, though if it wasn't for the cool deaths ...
Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

"Critters Attack!" is a strange film to review. I honestly think this film was not made with reviews in mind. No, I mean really not made with reviews in mind, because it's hard to get a bead on what they were truly going for here. It seems ...
Gimly

Gimly

The low point for the _Critters_ franchise. Surpassing the third film to become the new bottom rung on the ladder. Wouldn't have been surprised to learn that the creatives behind _Critters Attack!_ had been given only a passing overview on ...