Crittersis the third installment of the Critters series, directed by Kristine Peterson and is also Leonardo DiCaprios film debut. Cary Elwes mentioned on the commentary for the uncut edition DVD of Saw that he passed on the role of Josh. It was shot backtoback with its sequel, Critters 4. Unlike the first two films, it does not take place in the town of Grovers Bend.
The film was released direct to video in the United States by New Line Home Video in December 1991. In 2003, New Line Home Entertainment released it on DVD. The film was rereleased in a set containing allCritters films on DVD by Warner Bros. in 2010.
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