Taglines: Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous. [Crossed Out] We’re Here!
Gremlins movie storyline. Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. ‘Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.
Gremlins is a 1984 American comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante and 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, Gremlins opts for more black comedy, balanced against a Christmastime 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, the main mogwai character. 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 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 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.
Gremlins(1984)
Directed by: Joe Dante
Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Don Steele, Susan Burgess, Scott Brady, Arnie Moore, Belinda Balaski
Screenplay by: Chris Columbus
Production Design by: James H. Spencer
Cinematography by: John Hora
Film Editing by: Tina Hirsch
Set Decoration by: Jackie Carr
Music by: Jerry Goldsmith
Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Date: June 8, 1984
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