Critters 4 Went to Space… and It Gets Weird - Xenomania 69

This week on Xenomania we get into Critters 4, the sequel that takes the franchise in a completely different direction by launching it straight into space. After the chaos of the earlier films, the series trades small towns and apartment buildings for a sci-fi setting, changing the tone in a way that feels both ambitious and a little strange. The Critters are still dangerous, but everything around them feels colder, quieter, and more isolated. We break down whether this shift actually works and how the movie fits into the larger franchise. In this episode we discuss: The move to a space setting and how it changes the formula • The darker tone compared to earlier entries • How the film connects to Critters 3 • The sci-fi elements and whether they help or hurt the series • Where this sequel lands in the overall franchise If you enjoy creature features, 90s horror, and strange franchise turns, Critters 4 is one of the most unusual entries in the series.