Sunday, December 29, 2024

Gremlins

Whatever you do don’t feed him after midnight or get him wet!

When an inventor comes across and old Chinese curio shop he discovers a small furry creature called a Gremlin.  The shop owner refuses to sell the Gremlin called Gizmo but his grandson insists.

The inventor takes Gizmo home with strict instructions to keep him out of sunshine, which would kill him, not to feed him after midnight and never, ever get him wet.

Of course Gizmo gets wet and is fed after midnight resulting in a whole new batch of evil Gremlins being born.  Chaos ensues.

Joe Dante directed the film that went on to spawn a sequel.

The movie is one of only a few films that successfully combines humor with horror.  While the Mowgli (Gremlins) (as in the case of Gismo) are cute and cuddly, their offspring are anything but.  Add offspring from offspring and you have some of the most horrifying and frightening killer creatures imaginable.

Gremlins proved so popular that it achieved cult status.  Vast amount of Gremlins merchandise was produced and almost countless movie knockoffs.

Warner Bros/Discovery's Gremlins Special Edition DVD includes not just the movie but lots of special features such as extra footage, commentaries, a documentary, a gallery, storyboards, film highlights and more.

It’s a fun, family film with a fear factor built in.

James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

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