Critters
Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.
Why it matters
Small-town sci-fi horror with bite, where ravenous alien critters turn a Kansas farm into a chaotic battleground.
- Practical effects by the KNB crew bring the mischievous, menacing Crites to life with grimy, tactile charm
- Balances creature feature thrills with mid-80s comedic horror — a blend that predates and distinguishes it from Gremlins knockoffs
- Low-budget intimacy grounds the mayhem, making the rural setting feel claustrophobic and oddly relatable
- Fans of creature comforts, retro sci-fi vibes, and cheeky monster antics will find a cult classic worth revisiting
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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