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Critters 3 (1991): DiCaprio’s Debut, Trash Gremlins & Tenement Mayhem #3

This week, Richard and Angeles tackle Critters 3—the direct-to-video creature feature that gave us Leo’s film debut, mutant furballs with bad attitudes, and the undeniable charm of early-'90s horror schlock. We break down the plot (what little of it exists), celebrate the hilarious practical effects, and debate where this entry ranks in the Critters franchise. Spoiler: it's kinda trash… but it's fun trash. 🐭💥 In this episode: Full breakdown of Critters 3 (1991) Leonardo DiCaprio’s cinematic debut: Is he a final boy? From space to slums—why the Critters moved into an apartment building Cheap effects, glorious cheese, and early ‘90s VHS horror charm Viana’s Review Corner – Her take on fuzzy deathballs, Leo’s hair, and budget horror sequels Whether you grew up renting this on VHS or you’re just here for baby Leo, this one’s got everything: comedy, carnage, and chaos in the stairwell. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession brings you weekly horror breakdowns, cult classics, fake ads, and creature features that bite. Subscribe now and roll with the furballs.
Broadcast on:
15 Apr 2024

This week, Richard and Angeles tackle Critters 3—the direct-to-video creature feature that gave us Leo’s film debut, mutant furballs with bad attitudes, and the undeniable charm of early-'90s horror schlock.

We break down the plot (what little of it exists), celebrate the hilarious practical effects, and debate where this entry ranks in the Critters franchise. Spoiler: it's kinda trash… but it's fun trash.

🐭💥 In this episode:

  • Full breakdown of Critters 3 (1991)

  • Leonardo DiCaprio’s cinematic debut: Is he a final boy?

  • From space to slums—why the Critters moved into an apartment building

  • Cheap effects, glorious cheese, and early ‘90s VHS horror charm

  • Viana’s Review Corner – Her take on fuzzy deathballs, Leo’s hair, and budget horror sequels

Whether you grew up renting this on VHS or you’re just here for baby Leo, this one’s got everything: comedy, carnage, and chaos in the stairwell.

🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession brings you weekly horror breakdowns, cult classics, fake ads, and creature features that bite. Subscribe now and roll with the furballs.

This week, Richard and Angeles tackle Critters 3—the direct-to-video creature feature that gave us Leo’s film debut, mutant furballs with bad attitudes, and the undeniable charm of early-'90s horror schlock. We break down the plot (what little of it exists), celebrate the hilarious practical effects, and debate where this entry ranks in the Critters franchise. Spoiler: it's kinda trash… but it's fun trash. 🐭💥 In this episode: Full breakdown of Critters 3 (1991) Leonardo DiCaprio’s cinematic debut: Is he a final boy? From space to slums—why the Critters moved into an apartment building Cheap effects, glorious cheese, and early ‘90s VHS horror charm Viana’s Review Corner – Her take on fuzzy deathballs, Leo’s hair, and budget horror sequels Whether you grew up renting this on VHS or you’re just here for baby Leo, this one’s got everything: comedy, carnage, and chaos in the stairwell. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession brings you weekly horror breakdowns, cult classics, fake ads, and creature features that bite. Subscribe now and roll with the furballs.