On Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 1–6 PM, historian and author Matthew Dupée visits Forbidden Planet NYC to sign copies of his book, We’re Here for the Krites: The Making of the Critters Franchise, an exhaustive behind-the-scenes look at the cult horror/sci-fi series.

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 a journey behind the scenes of the iconic Critters franchise. Packed with insights and rare photos, this is the most exhaustive exploration of the long-running horror/sci-fi series to date. The book features candid 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!

Features Include

• 40+ new interviews – all exclusive to the 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