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gremlins (1984)

gremlins
Gremlins
PG
Comedy
Fantasy
Horror

Release Date
June 7, 1984
Director
Joe Dante
Cast
Hoyt Axton , John Louie , Keye Luke , Don Steele , Susan Burgess , Scott Brady
Runtime
102
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
Chris Columbus
Tagline
Don't get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight.

Summary

Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.

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