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Wikipedia article






'Critters Attack!' is a 2019 horror comedy film. It is a reboot of the 1986 film 'Critters', and the fifth entry in the 'Critters' film franchise. Although returning actress Dee Wallace was assumed to be portraying a new heroine distinct from her Helen Brown character, Wallace herself confirmed that she was reprising the original role, with a name change to "Aunt Dee" due to potential legal issues.

Plot



While babysitting two teenagers, college student Drea discovers that the alien Crites have landed in the nearby forest. They soon receive help from the mysterious Aunt Dee, who might have a history with the hungry intergalactic beasts.

Cast



* Tashiana Washington as Drea

* Dee Wallace as Aunt Dee

* Jaeden Noel as Phillip

* Jack Fulton as Jake

* Ava Preston as Trissy

* Leon Clingman as Ranger Bob

* Vash Singh as Kevin Loong

* Stephen Jennings as Sheriff Lewis Haines[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10240612/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5 Critters Attack! on IMDB]

* Steve Blum as Critter voices

Production



SYFY acquired the broadcasting rights to the 'Critters' franchise in order to produce new sequels in autumn 2018. The fifth entry began filming secretly in February 2019, in South Africa. 'Critters Attack! 'was officially announced two months later.

Release



The film was released on DVD disc and digital viewing on July 23, 2019 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Unlike other 'Critters' films, which were all rated PG-13, the film was released in an Unrated and a standard R-rated version due to having more blood and violence.

Reception



The film received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews. Bloody Disgusting gave the film two out of five skulls, stating, "the fifth film suffers from a bland cast of characters, poor pacing and, most significantly, a lack of campy fun." Film School Rejects noted that the film was better than 'Critters: A New Binge', and described it as "a mildly entertaining creature feature that will likely find its way into the viewing habits of today's young, burgeoning horror fans when they stumble upon it on television one evening."

References




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