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Podcast: Retro Blood
Episode: Retro Blood 220: Critters (1986)
Description: Happy New Year from Retro Blood! We kick off 2026 with Little Monsters & Creatures Month, and we’re starting strong by reviewing all four Critters movies, beginning with the original 1986 cult classic.
James Kline and J.H. Alison explain a new show format, including expanding into some early ’90s horror, before giving their quick thoughts on Critters—is it a Gremlins ripoff or its own beast? We also shout out ’80s horror royalty Dee Wallace and her iconic run during the decade.
In our Weekly History Segment, we rewind to the release date April 11, 1986, covering what was happ...