This week, we review Gremlins (1984), Joe Dante’s darkly comic Christmas horror classic that blends creature-feature chaos with suburban satire. Zach Galligan stars as Billy, a small-town teen whose mysterious new pet, Gizmo, comes with three simple rules—rules that, once broken, unleash a horde of mischievous monsters on his hometown. With its mix of practical effects, slapstick violence, and eerie holiday cheer, the film explores themes of consumerism, responsibility, and the unintended consequences of curiosity.
Is Gremlins a cautionary tale wrapped in tinsel or just pure festive mayhem? Listen on to find out!
Movie 5183 on Metacritic’s all time movie list.
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