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Gremlins 3 has been written & is real. No CGI, twisted & dark
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TheThreadsThatBindUs
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I must have seen Gremlins 2 about a million times. We had it on VHS as a kid and it was one of those films my brothers and I watched so much we wore out the magnetic tape on the cassette.
I don't remember Gremlins 1 much. I was much younger when I watched that. Still I remember thinking Gremlins 2 was like the greatest movie of all time as a kid. I'd probably prefer Gremlins 1 now if I watched them both back to back.
Gremlins 2 was just so wacky that it was practically its own separate thing.
Critters was the shit though! Waaaaaay better than Gremlins (2 at least).
I don't remember Gremlins 1 much. I was much younger when I watched that. Still I remember thinking Gremlins 2 was like the greatest movie of all time as a kid. I'd probably prefer Gremlins 1 now if I watched them both back to back.
Gremlins 2 was just so wacky that it was practically its own separate thing.
Critters was the shit though! Waaaaaay better than Gremlins (2 at least).
DeviantBoi
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One of my favorite scenes from Gremlins 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAUAA8jkF4k
RIP Tony Randall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAUAA8jkF4k
RIP Tony Randall
Norwegian Rudo
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There was also Ghoulies, although I think that was more of a Asylum type knock off.
When I first saw Gremlins 2, I found it extremely disappointing. I had been hoping for another semi-serious dark comedy with some horror like the first one, but instead we got a slapstick satire lacking any of the thrill (and coherence) of the original. While I appreciate it more today, I still feel its 67% average score (rotten tomatoes) is well deserved. It could have been so much better, and effectively killed the franchise (until now).
The Asian stereotypes in the beginning are over the top. It's like Short Round^3.
I don't think the rest of the movie is that bad, but I was uncomfortable watching it with a young impressionable kid.
It's really a product of its time.
Edit: apparently there were also accusations that the movie used black stereotypes to represent the Gremlins. Frankly, I didn't make it past the first 10 minutes last time I put it on, so no idea how that holds up
I think you'll find, as an adult with a more refined view of these things, Gremlins is actually easily the best film of the three.
Critters is most fun when the Critters are doing shit and interacting, but that's not as often as it needed to be and the human characters in Gremlins are actually pretty strong. Gremlins 2 is this weird pseudo-parody with like Roger Rabbit-esque asides that don't work nearly as well now. Gremlins 1 has a ton of heart, is hilarious in it's own darkly absurd way.
I actually compare it a lot to Turtles 1 and 2, or Home Alone 1 and 2. The first movies are way better in all three, but there are elements on the sequels that are hard targeting younger minds to be more memorable.
Yeah, that was cool, and unexpected. They actually replaced Hulk Hogan with a scene from a John Wayne western for the home video release.
Oveja Negra
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Careful there, in a world where Hard to Kill exists, that's a dangerous statement tehehe.
On topic...
Great news, Gremlins is one of my all time fav movies. I like Gremlins 2, but the first one is unbeatable.
SweetDonuts
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Sweet! I was wondering what was happening with Gremlins 3 the other day, really looking forward to it
Retro Edge
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Curse of Chucky was pretty awesome and the new one Cult of Chucky looks to be even better, when it comes to a real sequel of an old series with much fanservice.
always crazy bacon
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Gremlins 2, is just The Muppets vs Gremlins. Enjoyable but as a sequel not very smart. I am so up for a Gremlins 3.
Host Samurai
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Hogan dropping a leg on a gremlin or bust.
Messofanego
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Same!
I saw Gremlins 2 on a plane for the first time a few months ago, it was great.
The worst hot take in this thread.
WinterIsComing
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Nice, it's a surprise to see a sequel instead of a reboot.
Alter_Fridge
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Would watch
Prince of Space
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The original is a masterpiece, but Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a legitimate work of art.
Rockandrollclown
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I always preferred Gremlins 2 to the original. How can you hate on a kid's movie with Slayer on the soundtrack?
Commanche Raisin Toast
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Gremlins 1 scared the shit out of me as a kid. The sequel did not. And I watched them both close enough together for it not to be an age thing.
The sequel just felt goofy and campy. Sort of like Evil Dead 2. Like it wasn't meant to be taken seriously.
Hopefully the third takes a turn toward spoopyville.
The sequel just felt goofy and campy. Sort of like Evil Dead 2. Like it wasn't meant to be taken seriously.
Hopefully the third takes a turn toward spoopyville.
MagnaderAlpha
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The guy that directed Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation has recently said he'd love to work with New Line/WB for both a soft-reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street AND Critters, and wants them to be set in their original "worlds" where the events of previous movies are still canon.
Add on a possible Gremlins 3 with the amount of fun and scares of the original, count me in for ALL of that shit! Do IT!!!
cj_iwakura
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Lol, it has Christopher Lee being electrocuted, a spider demon, point blank executions, and people being thrown from balconies. I wish we still had kids' movies like that.
I don't know, having CG gremlins combined with mocap like they did in the new apes movie could be the best way to bring them to life without looking like puppets, and with a total freedom of movement...
I love the good old practical effects, but I'd prefer them to use the best tools to produce a good movie.
MosquitoSmasher
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Holy crap. For quite a while now me and my friends have been wondering why there are sequels or remakes to so many old movies and yet no new Gremlins. And here it is. Oh man and no CGI, yes!
Although if we look at Planes of the Apes, that kind of CGI would be superb.
Although if we look at Planes of the Apes, that kind of CGI would be superb.
eXistor
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Them looking and moving like puppets is kinda the whole point. No CG could nail that specific look, it would ruin the charm for one.
Nah, practical is always best. Those original films nailed it, and that was over 30 years ago!
I was scared to go in my garage at night because of Gremlins 1
the sequel is just pure hilarity through and through
Fancyarcher
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Cool, though Chris Columbus hardly gives me confidence, since he's basically become a hack these days. Having Dante come back would be great, though I worry since he's basically been studio-exiled, that WB wouldn't be interested in having direct again anyway. Crosses fingers!
Why would they go for that "Jurassic world" buck though. Gremlins was never as huge as Jurassic Park, that and it's hardly the same thing. I have no doubt if they did a third film somehow, it would be different.
She's retired. Originally she quit the acting business to raise her kids, but nowadays, I think she just prefers retirement. I'm sure if anyone can get her out of retirement it's Dante, I think.
Why would they go for that "Jurassic world" buck though. Gremlins was never as huge as Jurassic Park, that and it's hardly the same thing. I have no doubt if they did a third film somehow, it would be different.
She's retired. Originally she quit the acting business to raise her kids, but nowadays, I think she just prefers retirement. I'm sure if anyone can get her out of retirement it's Dante, I think.
Rentahamster
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Gremlins 2 was freakin' awesome yo.
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HellforLeather
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Loved both as a kid.....but Im not a kid anymore and I dont know how to accept a new Gremlins movie. Half of the allure of the firsts is my nostalgia towards them. Hopefully the new one is good enough to stand on its own.
HP_Wuvcraft
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I love when the inspirational synth starts up.
jombag
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Kevin Klein is one lucky mofo.
John Rabbit
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Gremlins was still pretty popular. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with it, just pointing out Joe Dante vs. Studio's IP.
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