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Gremlins (1984) | Movie Review | Just That Film Podcast | The Ultimate Christmas Creature Feature?
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Don’t feed us after midnight, get us wet or expose us to sunlight, as we dive deep into this Christmas classic…
In this episode of Just That Film Podcast, we revisit Gremlins (1984), Joe Dante’s wildly entertaining horror-comedy that became one of the defining films of the 1980s.
Produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Frances Lee McCain, Dick Miller, and Keye Luke, Gremlins blends comedy, horror, fantasy, and Christmas cheer into a wonderfully chaotic cult classic.
When Billy Peltzer receives an adorable Mogwai named Gizmo as an early Christmas gift, three simple rules must be followed: keep him away from bright light, never get him wet, and never feed him after midnight. Naturally, everything goes spectacularly wrong, unleashing an army of mischievous Gremlins on the quiet town of Kingston Falls.
We discuss Joe Dante’s stylish direction, Chris Columbus’ screenplay, Jerry Goldsmith’s unforgettable score, the incredible practical creature effects, and why Gremlins remains a holiday favourite more than 40 years later. We also explore how the film’s mix of horror and comedy helped inspire the creation of the PG-13 rating in the United States.
Is Gremlins the ultimate Christmas creature feature, and does Gizmo remain one of cinema’s most lovable movie icons?
🎬 Topics include:
• Gizmo and the unforgettable Gremlins
• Joe Dante’s direction
• Steven Spielberg’s influence as producer
• The incredible practical effects and puppetry
• The film’s perfect blend of horror and comedy
• Favourite scenes and unforgettable moments
• How Gremlins helped lead to the PG-13 rating
• Why it remains an essential Christmas classic
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