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Critters 3 is a 1991 American science fiction horror comedy film and is the third installment of the Critters series, directed by Kristine Peterson, and is also Leonardo DiCaprio's 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 simultaneously (from February 1991 until July 1991) with its sequel, Critters 4. Unlike the first two films, it does not take place in the town of Grover's Bend.
Cast
- Aimee Brooks as Annie
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Josh
- Don Keith Opper as Charlie MacFadden
- John Calvin as Clifford
- Nina Axelrod as Betty Briggs
- William Dennis Hunt as Briggs
- Geoffrey Blake as Frank
- Christian & Joseph Cousins as Johnny
- Terrence Mann as Ug
- Jose Luis Valensuela as Mario
- Diana Bellamy as Rosalie
- Katherine Cortez as Marcia
- Frances Bay as Mrs. Menges
- Bill Zuckert as Mr. Menges
- Drew Warner as Boy Who Sniffs His Own Farts
- Steve McClelland as Drew's mom
The film was released direct to video in the United States by New Line Home Video on December 11, 1991. In 2003, New Line Home Entertainment released it on DVD. The film was re-released in a set containing all 4 Critters films on DVD by Warner Bros. in 2010. This was Leonardo DiCaprio's first ever film role.
Reception
Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 0%, based on reviews from 6 critics, with an average rating of 2.8/10.