Critters 2: The Main Course

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Critters 2: The Main Course

PG-13

1988

1h 26m

Horror

Sci-Fi

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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Alien bounty hunters hunt man-eating hairballs, for whom a boy (Scott Grimes) visiting his aunt is blamed.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

If Critters was a sorry replay of Gremlins, then Main Course anticipates in many ways the barn-burning Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

Aug 15, 2003

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It lacks all of the style and sense of fun of the original Critters and has no reason for existence -- aside, of course, from the fact that Critters is a brand name and this is the current model.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 22, 2002

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Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

Critters 2: The Main Course does what every Horror sequel should do: expand its universe and raise the stakes. Bounty hunters and giant critter balls never looked this awesome, and probably never will.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 9, 2024

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

The best Easter horror film is Mick Garris' Critters 2: The Main Course.

Sep 8, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Amusingly, the Crite death scenes have grown more goopy and destructive, though the potential for greater showdowns and onslaughts is sadly unfulfilled.

Rated: 4/10

Aug 31, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It isn't quite as adept at balancing the yuks and nyuks as the first film.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 22, 2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/22

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Johnathon W

Fun sequel that actually improves on the original, providing more Critter fun while expanding on the bounty hunters. The cast is solid but not extraordinary, while director Mick Garris delivers a fun movie with plenty of fun Critter action (the use of subtitles is used to hilarious effect). The bounty hunters are furthered explored, especially their constant need to change shape, which also brings some laughs. While not perfect, remains a lot of fun.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Jay H

It's quite a bit sillier than the first one, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Peter P

While I prefer the original this sequel is actually very well made. More Critters, more gore, more action, more fun. The cast is likable and the whole village is just very picturesque and filled with original characters. And the creatures and effects look just so much better than todays CGI. Wholy enjoyable movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Nolan L

Just as funny as the original

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Alexa V

it was alrite becomes it shoud a pret part wish werd me out

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/08/23

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Synopsis

Alien bounty hunters hunt man-eating hairballs, for whom a boy (Scott Grimes) visiting his aunt is blamed.

Director: Mick Garris
Producer: Barry Opper
Screenwriter: David Twohy, Mick Garris
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Sho Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.8M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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