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1984 · 106 min · PG

Gremlins

Directed by Joe Dante · Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Gremlins (1984) is a Fantasy film, directed by Joe Dante set during the 1980s, in winter. It runs 106 minutes and is rated PG.

A creature feature, with a darkly comic and tense tone.

Composer
Jerry GoldsmithNoel Regney
Cinematography
John Hora
Cast
Zach GalliganPhoebe CatesHoyt AxtonFrances Lee McCainCorey FeldmanKeye LukeJohn LouieDick Miller

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Suburban
When
1980s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Tone
Darkly ComicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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