Get ready for more crazyCrittersantics, because the little carnivorous aliens are crashing down to earth once again in the new Shudder seriesCritters: A NewBinge.The eight-episode horror-comedy series brings back the flesh-munching furballs called Krites for a new adventure when they return to Earth on a secret mission with bounty hunters hot on their heels, and from the looks of the first trailer, it’s going to bring all the campy, gory delights of the film franchise to the small screen.
The series comes from Warner Bros Television Group and was acquired by Shudder today. “It’s been more than 30 years since the Critters first landed on the big screen, and we’re incredibly proud to bring this cult classic franchise back to fans. Shudder is the perfect platform for this fun, scary new take on everyone’s favorite, furry extraterrestrial threat. We are committed to delivering Shudder members the best horror content available and this time we are also bringing the laughs.” saidPeter Girardi, Executive Vice President, Blue Ribbon Content, and Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation.
All eight episodes ofCritters: A New Bingewill premiere exclusively on Shudder in the U.S. on Thursday, March 21.Joey Morgan,Stephi Chin-Salvo,Bzhaun Rohden, andKirsten Robekstar, with appearances fromGilbert GottfriedandThomas Lennon. Written and executive produced byZombeaversteamJordan Rubin,John Kaplan, andAl Kaplan, the series is directed byJordan Rubin. Watch the first trailer below.
Here’s the official synopsis forCritters: A New Binge.
Pursued by intergalactic bounty hunters, the Critters return to Earth on a secret mission and encounter lovelorn high-schooler Christopher (Joey Morgan, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse), his crush Dana (Stephi Chin-Salvo, iZOMBIE), his best friend Charlie (Bzhaun Rhoden, Van Helsing), and his mom Veronica (Kirsten Robek, The Edge of Seventeen), whose past will come back to bite them—literally. The series also features Gilbert Gottfried (Aladdin, Justice League Action) and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich).
