Gremlins
Summary
Gremlins is a 1984 American horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante, released by Warner Bros. The film is about a young man who receives a strange creature called a Mogwai as a pet, which then spawns other creatures who transform into small, destructive, evil monsters. This story was continued with a sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, released in 1990. Unlike the lighter sequel, the original Gremlins opts for more black comedy, which is balanced against a Christmas-time setting. Both films were the center of large merchandising campaigns. Steven Spielberg was the film's executive producer and the screenplay was written by Chris Columbus. The film stars Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, with Howie Mandel providing the voice of Gizmo. Gremlins was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics. However, the film was also heavily criticized for some of its more violent sequences. In response to this, and to similar complaints about other films (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Steven Spielberg suggested that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) alter its rating system, which it did within two months of the film's release.
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Gremlins 3 Gets Promising Update From Original Star Zach Galligan
Gremlins star Zach Galligan says the studio is still working on getting a third movie made.
Gizmo Reunites With His Creator in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Clip
Gizmo reunites with his creator, voiced by Sandra Oh, in a new clip from Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Team Says Gizmo Is Cuter Than Grogu
Grogu is no Gizmo, according to the creators of the animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Debuts With Perfect Scores at Rotten Tomatoes
Debuting with a 100% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai also has a perfect audience score.
Joe Dante Explains Why Howie Mandel Didn't Return as Gizmo in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai serves as a prequel to the Gremlins movies, but Howie Mandel doesn't reprise his voice role as Gizmo.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Trailer Goes Back to the Beginning of Gizmo's Adventures
HBO Max, which will soon be rebranded as Max, has released the full trailer for the animated Gremlins prequel series.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know
If you ever wondered about Gizmo's origin story, make sure to catch the upcoming Gremlins prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai.
Why Gremlins is the Most Disturbing Kids Holiday Movie Ever
Originally marketed as a kids Christmas movie, Gremlins is now widely regarded as an anti-Christmas, hyper-violent joyride for an older demographic.
Gremlins Star Zach Galligan Returns to the Franchise in Secrets of the Mogwai
A SDCC panel revealed the stars who will have guest voice roles in the new Gremlins series, and franchise star Galligan was one surprise amongst them.
Gremlins Director Says Steven Spielberg Saved the Film by Making Gizmo the Hero's Pal
According to Joe Dante, the original screenplay for Gremlins was much darker until an idea from Steven Spielberg completely changed the film.
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Why the Possibilities Are Limitless for Gremlins 3
If the animated prequel Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai does well on HBO Max, here's what it could mean for Gremlins 3.
HBO Max Reveals First Look at Gizmo's Animated Return in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
HBO Max's preview trailer for everything coming to the streaming service in 2022 gives us our first look at the animated Gizmo.
Jamie Foxx Channels Gremlins for Halloween as Drunk Gizmo
Gremlins always come out for Halloween to cause mischief, but Jamie Foxx decided to bring a bit of anarchy to his social media with a video of himself dressed as Gizmo while he enjoyed a drink or two.
Gremlins Cartoon Series Secrets of the Mogwai Is Heading to Cartoon Network & HBO Max
The animated spin-off series from the popular horror comedy Gremlins movies will arrive on Cartoon Network this fall.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai Gets Early Season 2 Renewal at HBO Max
HBO Max has already renewed Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai for a second season ahead of the first season's premiere.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai HBO Max Animated Series Voice Cast Announced
Ming-Na Wen, B.D. Wong, and Matthew Rhys are a part of the voice cast for the animated HBO Max series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
Gremlins Mountain Dew Commercial Reunites Gizmo & Billy for the First Time in 30 Years
Mountain Dew was able to reunite Zach Galligan and Gizmo for their latest MTN DEW Zero Sugar commercial.
Why Gizmo Is Cuter Than Baby Grogu According to Gremlins Star Zach Galligan
Zach Galligan has a specific reason why he prefers his old pal Gizmo over The Mandalorian's Baby Grogu.
Original Gremlins Script Was a Hard R Monster Movie Inspired by a Mouse Infestation
Gremlins creator Chris Columbus says it was originally meant to be a hardcore R-rated horror movie.