Retro Blood 222: Critters 3 (1991)

Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood continues Little Creatures Month, reviewing all four Critters films—this time diving into the slime-covered, straight-to-video chaos of Critters 3. Marking the first 1990s movie ever covered on the show, this entry brings apartment-building carnage, crazier crites, and the feature-film debut of Leonardo DiCaprio. The episode kicks off with the Weekly History Segment, breaking down what was happening in pro wrestling and metal/alternative music around the home-video release date of December 11, 1991. James covers WWF’s infamous This Tuesday in Texas, the Undertaker vs. Hulk Hogan title chaos, and why Ric Flair was suddenly all over WWF programming. Alison dives into the changing music landscape, spotlighting massive tours that brought together Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pearl Jam, and the rise of a grungier sound that was taking over the scene. From there, the guys dig into Critters 3 trivia and production history, including New Line Cinema’s expanding home-video division, the film’s writers, and how the franchise shifted once it left theaters. They also cover the cast, with a big focus on Leonardo DiCaprio as Josh and how this role fits into the very beginning of his career, plus Charlie the bounty hunter’s wild return and the over-the-top creature effects. The episode closes with a full breakdown of the movie, covering the plot, characters, creature mayhem, and whether Critters 3 holds up as a weird but fun entry in the franchise—or marks the beginning of its straight-to-video decline. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! follow us on all platforms! 📷 Instagram 📘 Facebook Page 👥 Facebook Group 🎥 YouTube Channel  #RetroBlood #Critters3 #CrittersFranchise #LittleCreaturesMonth #80sHorror #90sHorror #CreatureFeature #HorrorPodcast #CultHorror #BMovieHorror #PracticalEffects #MonsterMovies #LeonardoDiCaprio #NewLineCinema #StraightToVideo #VHSHorror #HorrorCommunity #HorrorFans #PodcastLife #MoviePodcast