The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

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The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2

2018

1h 3m

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Overview

Documentary about the 1988 follow-up film Critters 2. Features interviews with director Mick Garris; actors Liane Curtis, Don Opper, Terrence Mann, and Lin Shaye; producer Barry Opper; critters designers; and more.

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Production Companies

Red Shirt Pictures

Cast & Crew

10 members

Directing

Mick Garris

Self

Mick Garris

Acting

Liane Curtis

Self

Liane Curtis

Acting

Don Keith Opper

Self

Don Keith Opper

Acting

Terrence Mann

Self

Terrence Mann

Acting

Lin Shaye

Self

Lin Shaye

Production

Barry Opper

Self

Barry Opper

Visual Effects

Charles Chiodo

Self

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Visual Effects

Edward Chiodo

Self

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Visual Effects

Stephen Chiodo

Self

Stephen Chiodo

Costume & Make-Up

R. Christopher Biggs

Self

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