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Gremlins

Gremlins

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.

19847.11h 46m

Overview

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

Directed by Joe Dante
Written by Chris Columbus
Produced by Michael Finnell
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $153.1M

Top Cast

Zach Galligan

Zach Galligan

Billy Peltzer

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates

Kate Beringer

Hoyt Axton

Hoyt Axton

Randall Peltzer

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Lynn Peltzer

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Pete Fountaine

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

Grandfather (Mr. Wing)

John Louie

John Louie

Chinese Boy

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Murray Futterman

Jackie Joseph

Jackie Joseph

Sheila Futterman

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Ruby Deagle

Themes & Keywords

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About Gremlins

Gremlins is a fantasy, horror, comedy film released in 1984 exploring themes of small town, monster, holiday, department store, pet, human animal relationship. Directed by Joe Dante, it stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton. After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

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