Critters 3 is the third installment of the Critters series, directed by Kristine Peterson and is also Leonardo DiCaprio's film debut. Cary Elwes mentioned on the commentary for the uncut edition DVD of Saw that he passed on the role of Josh. It was shot back-to-back with its sequel, Critters 4. Unlike the first two films, it does not take place in the town of Grover's Bend.