- The film’s title is a reference to the mythological creatures known as gremlins, which were blamed for mechanical failures in aircraft during World War II.
- The film was directed by Joe Dante, who also directed the 1985 film Explorers and the 2011 film Cowboys & Aliens.
- The screenplay for Gremlins was written by Chris Columbus, who also wrote the screenplays for Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
- The film stars Zach Galligan as Billy Peltzer, a young man who receives a Mogwai (a small, furry creature) as a pet for Christmas.
- The Mogwai, named Gizmo, is given three rules: he must not be exposed to bright light, he must not be fed after midnight, and he must not get wet.
- If any of these rules are broken, the Mogwai will transform into a Gremlin, a mischievous and destructive creature.
- The film also stars Phoebe Cates as Billy’s girlfriend, Kate Beringer, and Hoyt Axton as Billy’s father, Randall Peltzer.
- Gremlins was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $153 million worldwide.
- The film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Score and Best Sound Effects Editing.
- Gremlins has been praised for its mix of horror and comedy, and it is considered a cult classic.
