Gremlins
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.
Critics Sentiment
Lynn fights gremlins in the Peltzer house kitchen
Randall visits the antique shop and buys Gizmo
The film jumps significantly from the slow opening setup to Gizmo's beloved introduction, gaining nearly a full point in audience affection.
Gremlins maintains strong audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for its practical effects and the iconic kitchen battle sequence. The film successfully balances comedy and horror elements, though some reviewers found certain slapstick moments less effective than the earlier tension-building scenes. Overall, critics appreciate it as an entertaining and memorable Christmas horror-comedy that has aged remarkably well.
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Zach Galligan
Billy Peltzer
Phoebe Cates
Kate Beringer
Hoyt Axton
Randall Peltzer
Frances Lee McCain
Lynn Peltzer
Corey Feldman
Pete Fountaine
Keye Luke
Grandfather (Mr. Wing)
John Louie
Chinese Boy
Dick Miller
Murray Futterman
Jackie Joseph
Sheila Futterman
Polly Holliday
Ruby Deagle
Judge Reinhold
Gerald Hopkins
Edward Andrews
Mr. Corben
Belinda Balaski
Mrs. Joe Harris
Scott Brady
Sheriff Frank
Susan Burgess
Little Girl
Harry Carey, Jr.
Mr. Anderson
Donald Elson
Man on Street
Jonathan Banks
Deputy Brent
Glynn Turman
Roy Hanson
Chuck Jones
Mr. Jones
Crew
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