THE VAULT

Critters (1986) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.1/100

The battle began in another galaxy. It's about to end in the Brown's backyard.

The Premise

Carnivorous aliens arrive unannounced at a Kansas family farm; two intergalactic bounty hunters soon follow, determined to blow them off the planet.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Creature Feature, Sci-Fi Horror, Cult Classic, Critters taps into fundamental fears. The 6.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of spacecraft, small town, sheriff continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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