Critters 2 (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Critters 2 is a 1988 sci-fi thriller directed by Mick Garris, starring Herta Ware, Don Keith Opper and Scott Grimes. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Mick Garris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Critters 2 About?
The premise of Critters 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of alien bounty hunters pursue ravenous creatures known as "Crites" across the galaxy. When a young boy visits his aunt, he unwittingly finds himself caught in the middle of their conflict. These fluffy, yet terrifying, Crites possess razor-sharp teeth and a taste for human flesh, making the boy’s visit a dangerous and unexpected adventure.
Critters 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- egg
- easter
- outer space
- second part
- bounty hunter
- sex change
- co written by director
- painting easter egg
- newspaper
- church service
- easter bunny costume
- all you can eat buffet
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- female nudity
- low budget sci fi movie
- creature feature
- extraterrestrial alien
- alien creature
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- large breasts
- holiday horror
- united states of america
- kansas
- death
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- japanese car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford f series
- toyota
- toyota motor vehicle
- toyota land cruiser
- town
- female pedal pumping
- gore
- blood
- mutilation
- flesh eating
- alien
- female frontal nudity
- 1980s
- dog
- explosive
- mirror
- dead dog
- sequel
- skeleton
Critters 2 Cast
Herta Ware leads the cast, with Don Keith Opper and Scott Grimes. Directed by Mick Garris; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mick Garris
Also Starring in Critters 2
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More films directed by Mick Garris, best-rated first: Nightmare Cinema, Riding the Bullet, Sleepwalkers and Valerie on the Stairs.
Critters 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Critters 2 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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Critters 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Critters 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sometime after the chaotic events of Critters 2: The Main Course, we find our hero, Charlie MacFadden, on a relentless quest to hunt down the last remaining Critters that threaten humanity’s peace. Our story takes a twist as we meet a family of three consisting of Annie, the determined protagonist; her younger brother, Johnny; and their father, Clifford. While traveling, they encounter unfortunate trouble when a tire on their vehicle bursts, leading them to stop at a seemingly innocent rest stop.
Full summary
The whole story of Critters 2, scene by scene
Critters 2 Box Office
Critters 2 grossed $3.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.8M
- US & Canada
- $3.8M
Critters 2 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Mick Garris on CRITTERS 2
How Well Do You Know Critters 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main protagonist in Critters 2?
Cars in Critters 2
13 cars on screen, including the 1958 Ford F-Series and the 1968 Cadillac.
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1958 Ford F-Series Main role -
1968 Cadillac Important role -
1960 GMC SDM 5301 Important role -
1966 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Critters 2 Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Critters 2: The Main Course” and “Critters No 2”.
- Also known as
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- Critters 2: The Main Course
- Critters No 2
- Criaturas II
- Nestvůrky z vesmíru
- Critters 2: Hlavní chod
- Critters 2 - Sie kehren zurück
- Critters - Seres do Espaço 2
- Зубастики 2: Главное блюдо
- Rémecskék 2.
- Dokuz Canlı Tehlike 2
- Criaturas 2
- Κρίττερς 2
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- Критърси 2
- Critters 2: El plato principal
- 크리터스 2
- 魔精2
- กลิ้ง...งับ งับ 2, კბილოსნები 2
- Kramtukai 2
- Nakertajat 2
- Зубастики 2
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Critters 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Critters 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Critters 2?
Critters 2 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Critters 2 released?
Critters 2 was released on April 29, 1988.
Who directed Critters 2?
Critters 2 was directed by Mick Garris.
More films by Mick Garris Who is in the cast of Critters 2?
Critters 2 stars Herta Ware, Don Keith Opper and Scott Grimes, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Critters 2 make at the box office?
Critters 2 grossed $3.8 million worldwide.
How is Critters 2 rated?
Critters 2 has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Critters 2 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Critters 2 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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