Gremlins

A childhood classic that still holds up years later. Gremlins is the kind of horror/comedy that doesn't get made anymore. It is a fun, F/X filled movie that understands there is a darker side to life. Children can watch this, as well as adults, and both can enjoy the experience Gremlins offers. There is room for cute, cuddly creatures and blood and guts. If only Hollywood understood genre blended fare like Gremlins, then we might not have to wade though so many terrible films each year. Joe Dante directs from a Chris Columbus script, who adds one of the most depressing stories you'll hear about Christmas. If you don't feel bad for Kate (Phoebe Cates) and her family, then you likely have no heart. The titular gremlins are a brutal bunch, causing mayhem and mischief in the small town they invade. Gremlins is nothing earth shattering, but it is a damn good time, so enjoy it during the holiday season or any other time of the year. And beware, you never know when a gremlin will attack.

Genre - Horror/Comedy (3)

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