Gremlins (1984)
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Reviews Counted:977
Fresh:873
Rotten:104
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: Whether you choose to see it as a statement on consumer culture or simply a special effects-heavy popcorn flick, Gremlins is a minor classic.
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: Joe Dante's hilariously funny, wickedly scary film is about a loveable, furry little Christmas gift that multiplies into many little Christmas gifts, with savage consequences. Rand Peltzer (Hoyt... Joe Dante's hilariously funny, wickedly scary film is about a loveable, furry little Christmas gift that multiplies into many little Christmas gifts, with savage consequences. Rand Peltzer (Hoyt Axton) is an inventor who hasn't successfully invented anything. But this Christmas he's bringing his family something special--a small, cuddly creature known as a mogwai. The little fella comes with three crucial instructions. He's not to be fed after midnight, he's not to get any direct light and he should never be given so much as a drop of water. If Rand and his son Billy (Zach Galligan) can adhere to these rules they can avoid the otherwise tragic consequences. Unfortunately, the rules are harder to stick to than it seems, and suddenly Billy finds himself with far too many "pets," all with big appetites. It's up to Billy and his girlfriend (Phoebe Cates) to stop the mischievous gremlins before they ruin Christmas for the residents of rural Kingston Falls. GREMLINS features a delightful combination of horror and humor that introduced Gizmo and his wild relatives to an entire generation of young fans. [More]
Starring: Zach Galligan, Hoyt Axton, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold
Starring: Zach Galligan, Hoyt Axton, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman, Polly Holliday, Dick Miller, Keye Luke
Director: Joe Dante
Director: Joe Dante
Screenwriter: Chris Columbus
Producer: Michael Finnell
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
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