452 - Critters 2
Summary
Todd and Paige review the 1989 sequel Critters 2, debating the creatures' biological classification and the film's thin plot. They discuss the shape-shifting bounty hunters, the Easter egg hunt horror, and the movie's satirical take on pagan rituals. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about piercings and their dog's reaction to the on-screen critters.
Topics discussed
Patreon shoutouts and community updates
Introduction to Critters 2 and the hosts
The Critter Ball and visual gags
Critter lore, blood types, and skeleton gags
Debate on what critters are: birds or reptiles?
Tangential discussion on ear piercing laws
The Ugg reveal and shape-shifting inconsistencies
Is it a kids movie? Cast and Freddy Krueger cameo
Freddy Krueger scene and sheriff politics
Chocolate vs. carob and Easter egg lore
Pitching a Critters vs. Red Dawn crossover
Shape-shifting etiquette and legacy concerns
Charlie's redemption arc and space bounty hunting
Christian indictment of pagan Easter rituals
Egg hunting traditions and Polar Ice Hamburgers
Critter sounds and Russian accents
Production logos and the President of Space
Brad's return and the journalist Megan
Dietary habits: omnivores vs. carnivores
Trading eggs for beer and Playboy magazines
Character lore: Lee, Ugg, and Eddie Deezen
Nepotism in local journalism and dog food
Buying eggs and the carob bunny incident
The dog's death and critter hatching
Brad's memories and the egg hunt day
The Sheriff's Easter Bunny suit mishap
Shape-shifting clothes and the chase sequence
Grandma's house and the Hungry Heifer
Newspaper office critter and the spine incident
Church meeting and Lee's transformation
Defending the teen and the burger plan
Luring critters with ice-cold burgers
Disney safe words and CritCon jokes
Wolverine comparisons and the boneless meat debate
The Critter King explosion and Charlie's sacrifice
The face swap and interrupted kisses
Final kiss and filming location credits
Final verdict on the movie's quality
Recap and excitement for Critters 3
Fun facts: critter sounds and props
Fun facts: Freddy Krueger and Playboy centerfolds
Fun facts: Roger Ebert and casting issues
Box office performance and budget analysis
Scary scale rating
Next week's movie: Psycho 2
Discussion on Resident Evil and jump scares
Listener comments on creatine and tingles
Listener request for true crime docs
Ryan Murphy and Monster show complaints
Social media handles and host banter
Mailing address and Patreon support
Sponsor: Carvana
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