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Critters 3 (1991): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Critters 3 is a 1991 sci-fi thriller directed by Kristine Peterson, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Geoffrey Blake and Don Keith Opper. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

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Critters 3 (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Critters 3 About?

The premise of Critters 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A new wave of the mischievous Critters arrives on Earth, targeting a small town with their insatiable appetite for human flesh. Facing off against the furry invaders are a group of locals determined to protect their community and survive the onslaught of these ravenous aliens. Expect a comedic and chaotic battle as the Critters wreak havoc and the townsfolk fight back.

Critters 3 Themes & Keywords

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  • apartment building
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  • sequel
  • stepfather stepson relationship
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  • watching tv
  • flashlight
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  • title directed by female
  • overalls
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  • singing in the car
  • car phone
  • rest stop
  • death of stepfather
  • payphone
  • scene during end credits
  • to be continued
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • creature feature
  • extraterrestrial alien
  • alien creature
  • child in jeopardy
  • woman
  • man
  • building
  • burning building
  • f rated
  • number 3 in title
  • numbered sequel
  • 1990s
  • meat cleaver
  • rooftop
  • flat tire
  • pie
  • landlord
  • attic
  • laundry room
  • flashback
  • crystal
  • reverse footage
  • frisbee
  • fire
  • product placement
  • hologram
  • laser
  • flatulence
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Critters 3 Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast, with Geoffrey Blake and Don Keith Opper. Directed by Kristine Peterson; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kristine Peterson

More films directed by Kristine Peterson: Slaves to the Underground, The Redemption: Kickboxer 5, The Hard Truth and Lower Level.

Full filmography
Ratings

Critters 3 Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Critters 3 4.5/10.

Plot

Critters 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Critters 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the chaos from their previous adventures subsides, seasoned Critter hunter Charlie MacFadden sets out to find the last of the troublesome alien creatures. Meanwhile, a seemingly ordinary family—comprising Annie, her younger brother Johnny, and their father Clifford—stumble upon a roadside rest stop when their vehicle suffers a flat tire, resembling a deflated balloon.

During a brief encounter, Charlie warns them and Josh, the morally questionable stepson of a shady landlord, about the lurking danger. However, a sly Critter surreptitiously deposits its eggs under the family’s car, unbeknownst to them. Little do they realize that they’ve unwittingly become carriers of this extraterrestrial threat as they leave the rest stop, triggering a disastrous sequence of events.

Full summary

The whole story of Critters 3, scene by scene

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Videos

Critters 3 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Critters 3.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Critters 3?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the seasoned Critter hunter in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Critters 3

9 cars on screen, including the 1988 BMW 750iL E32 and the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series.

All 9 cars
  • 1988 BMW 750iL E32 in Critters 3 1988 BMW 750iL E32 Important role
  • 1964 Chevrolet C-Series in Critters 3 1964 Chevrolet C-Series Important role
  • 1965 Datsun 520 in Critters 3 1965 Datsun 520 Minor role
  • 1975 Ford Econoline in Critters 3 1975 Ford Econoline Minor role
Details

Critters 3 Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Critters 3: You Are What They Eat” and “Critters 3: La venganza”.

Also known as
  • Critters 3: You Are What They Eat
  • Critters 3: La venganza
  • Critters 3 - Die Kuschelkiller kommen
  • Зубастики 3
  • Critters - Seres do Espaço 3
  • Rémecskék 3.
  • Критърси 3
  • Criaturas 3
  • Nakertajien paluu
  • Κρίττερς Νο 3
  • Critters 3: Se comen todo!
  • 크리터스 3
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  • 魔精3, კბილოსნები 3
  • กลิ้ง...งับ งับ 3

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FAQ

Critters 3 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Critters 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Critters 3?

Critters 3 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Critters 3 released?

Critters 3 was released on December 11, 1991.

Who directed Critters 3?

Critters 3 was directed by Kristine Peterson.

More films by Kristine Peterson

Who is in the cast of Critters 3?

Critters 3 stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Geoffrey Blake and Don Keith Opper, among 10 credited actors.

How is Critters 3 rated?

Critters 3 has 4.5/10 on IMDb and 53% on TMDB.

Does Critters 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Critters 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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