Fantasy Horror Comedy The Gremlins Collection

Gremlins

Name: Gremlins
Director: Joe Dante
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman

1984Dir. Joe Dante1h 46m

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Runtime1h 46m

Released1984

Budget$11M

Box office$153.1M

DirectorJoe Dante

About This Movie

Gremlins is a wild ride right from the start—mixing horror, comedy, and a sprinkle of Christmas charm. Joe Dante really nails that offbeat tone; it feels both nostalgic and chaotic. The pacing keeps you on your toes, with a delightful balance of build-up and all-out mayhem. Those practical effects are something else—puppetry and animatronics give the Gremlins a life of their own, a far cry from today’s all-CGI overload. Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates deliver solid performances, but it's the little creatures that steal the show with their darkly comedic antics. Plus, the film explores themes of consumerism and family, all wrapped in a holiday package that doesn't shy away from the bizarre.

Released by Warner Bros in 1984.Shot on location in Kingston, New York.Features groundbreaking practical effects.Second collaboration between Dante and Spielberg.