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Small one sheet movie poster for the
1984 film Gremlins. This black comedy horror film was directed by Joe Dante and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.
Overview
Gremlins is a horror-comedy film released on June 8, 1984, by Warner Bros..
The story follows Billy Peltzer, who receives an unusual pet called a mogwai (Gizmo) but inadvertently breaks three rules for its care, unleashing a horde of destructive monsters upon his town during Christmas.
The film was a commercial success but was controversial for some of its violent scenes, which, along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, led to the creation of the PG-13 movie rating in the United States.
Key Details
Director: Joe Dante
Writer: Chris Columbus
Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, and Kathleen Kennedy
Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, and Frances Lee McCain
Voice of Gizmo: Howie Mandel |
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