We're Here for the Krites: The Making of Critters

By Matthew C. DuPée

338 pages / Published 2025

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Krites, Critters, La Criaturas. Whatever you call them, YOU ARE WHAT THEY EAT! Harker Press invites you to return to Grover’s Bend with author Matthew C. DuPée for an unprecedented journey behind the scenes of the iconic Critters franchise. Packed with new insights and rare photos, this is the most exhaustive exploration of the long-running horror/sci-fi series ever compiled. The book features candid new interviews with the directors, stars, and effects makers, some of whom have never spoken publicly about their experiences! So dive in, but watch out - they bite!

WE’RE HERE FOR THE KRITES features: 40+ new interviews - all exclusive to this book!- 100+ rare photos spanning all five films! - A history of the Krite creation process! - Coverage of alternate and deleted scenes! - Tales from set design and prop fabrication!- Call sheets, film schedules, and premiere invites! - Harrowing stories of on-set mishaps and follies! - New details on studio interference/influence! - A retrospective look back at “Power of the Night!” - A memorial tribute to creator Brian Domonic Muir - Tips on how to care for your pet Krite * Just kidding. Good pets Krites do not make.