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Gremlins is a 1984 American comedy-horror film that follows the story of a young man who receives a strange creature as a Christmas gift. He is given three important rules that he must follow in taking care of the creature, which he fails to do, subsequently leading to disastrous consequences.
The Gremlins are creatures that have a furry body with large ears that can be raised, and big eyes. They are about the size of a small cat, with four legs. The Gremlins are easily recognizable by their mischievous behavior, their distinctive laughter, and their ability to multiply.
The Storyline of Gremlins
The movie revolves around Billy Peltzer, a young man who receives a gift from his father for Christmas. The gift is a small creature known as Gizmo, which he falls in love with. Gizmo is incredibly endearing, with a cute and furry appearance that is hard to resist. Billy is a responsible owner and ensures he follows the three rules of taking care of Gizmo: never expose him to bright light, never get him wet, and never feed him after midnight.
However, Billy’s friend accidentally spills water on Gizmo, leading to a chain reaction of destructive events. The water causes Gizmo to multiply, and the Gremlins that emerge from his offspring are much different from the cute and lovable Gizmo, who has now taken a back seat in the storyline. The Gremlins are disturbingly mischievous, destroying property and causing chaos wherever they go.
The Gremlins also have a dark side. They kill people in the most gruesome ways possible, which adds an element of horror to the movie. It becomes Billy’s responsibility to stop the Gremlins from causing more destruction, which he does with the help of Kate and other friends.
The Inspiration for Gremlins
Gremlins were created by Chris Columbus, who was inspired by stories he heard from World War II veterans. The Gremlins were said to be mischievous creatures that messed with airplanes and caused them to malfunction. The name Gremlin comes from the English word that was coined during the war to describe these fictitious creatures. The term was later adopted and used by others to describe mischievous spirits or goblins.
The Success of Gremlins
Gremlins was a huge success upon release in 1984. It was praised for its unique blend of comedy and horror, which was relatively uncommon in movies at the time. The movie also introduced the concept of merchandise tie-ins, which later became a common practice in Hollywood.
The success of Gremlins also led to the creation of a sequel, “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), which was also directed by Joe Dante. The sequel was not as successful as the original movie, but it still proved to be a success at the box office.
Conclusion
Gremlins remains one of the most well-known comedy-horror movies to date. It is an entertaining, rollercoaster ride of a movie that is hard to forget. The Gremlins, with their mischievous behavior and ominous dark side, are both lovable and frightening at the same time, making them an unforgettable addition to the movie world. The movie is a cult classic and has gone down in history as one of the most successful works to come out of the 1980s.