Fun Fact: In the novelization of the original film, the Gremlins were originally an alien experiment gone awry, similar to Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. The animated prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, retcons this origin story and reintroduces the Mogwai as creatures of Chinese mythology. So, I guess it used to count as Sci-Fi, but not anymore. 👽🐉
I must have watched this over 100 times as a kid, I saw the original a few times, but I just loved the madcap energy of the sequel, which felt like a lost Mel Brooks film
I saw Gremlins 2 in the theater. The whole film was so wonderfully chaotic that when the film "broke" I knew it had to be part of the story. More than anything else, though, I enjoyed seeing Dick Miller come back. On one of their first dates my parents went to see "Bucket Of Blood". They didn't tell me that until years after I'd seen that film, but I felt it explained why Miller always stood out to me.
Um, "won't have time to bleed." Enjoyed the review. Just as I wondered why you didn't mention the spoofing the "why I don't celebrate Christmas" scene I see you stuck it in at the end. Nicely played.
I met Bob Picardo some years back here in the UK and he told us a story about "Greta" the lady Gremlin (yes, that was her name). She was operated by Bob for the scenes where she launches herself at him passionately, and tries to kiss him. The result was when he got home, and took his shirt off, his wife was rather shocked at how bruised his chest and upper body was. Apparently, those Puppets are quite robustly built!
Have you seen The Screwfly Solution, the Masters of Horror episode that was directed by Dante? It's worth checking out (it shows a much more serious side of Dante's work). I also love Small Soldiers, another movie that shows Dante's talent for satire.
Saw the original at the theatre and loved it. Haven’t seen Gremlins 2, but always wanted to. I am about certain there was a review of this movie in TV Guide sometime in the 1990s which gave it 4 stars. If anybody else can confirm this, let me know. I may be confusing this film with a review of ‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ in the guide around the same time. I somehow missed that movie too, and I believe they also gave it this rating.
My favorite sequels that completely flip the script are the Skyline sequels. The first is your standard alien invasion blockbuster. The sequels are straight to Video scifi martial arts movies. And fun ones.
There were only about 5 other people in the theater when I first saw it. Never understood why it flopped. And because I lingered for the end credits music, I was treated to Looney Tunes Easter eggs! PS, the TV show is extraordinarily juvenile.
Fun Fact: In the novelization of the original film, the Gremlins were originally an alien experiment gone awry, similar to Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. The animated prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, retcons this origin story and reintroduces the Mogwai as creatures of Chinese mythology. So, I guess it used to count as Sci-Fi, but not anymore. 👽🐉
Those facts are no doubt Fun.
I had to rewatch the Key and Peele sketch
You had me at little gremlin vajayjay
I remember watching this movie and loving it. Not enough to ever go again but loved it none the less.
1:56 Geek, you just read my mind.
I must have watched this over 100 times as a kid, I saw the original a few times, but I just loved the madcap energy of the sequel, which felt like a lost Mel Brooks film
My wife and I just watched this for the first time since childhood and it's GLORIUS.
I saw Gremlins 2 in the theater. The whole film was so wonderfully chaotic that when the film "broke" I knew it had to be part of the story. More than anything else, though, I enjoyed seeing Dick Miller come back. On one of their first dates my parents went to see "Bucket Of Blood". They didn't tell me that until years after I'd seen that film, but I felt it explained why Miller always stood out to me.
Um, "won't have time to bleed." Enjoyed the review. Just as I wondered why you didn't mention the spoofing the "why I don't celebrate Christmas" scene I see you stuck it in at the end. Nicely played.
I just recall the ride at movie world on the Gold Coast as a kid and being terrified
I saw it once and the closing line by the CEO that when you build a monstrosity the monsters move in stuck with me
Haha Great Episode-Thanx Geeker the Great !
I met Bob Picardo some years back here in the UK and he told us a story about "Greta" the lady Gremlin (yes, that was her name). She was operated by Bob for the scenes where she launches herself at him passionately, and tries to kiss him. The result was when he got home, and took his shirt off, his wife was rather shocked at how bruised his chest and upper body was. Apparently, those Puppets are quite robustly built!
Have you seen The Screwfly Solution, the Masters of Horror episode that was directed by Dante? It's worth checking out (it shows a much more serious side of Dante's work). I also love Small Soldiers, another movie that shows Dante's talent for satire.
Greetings from South Carolina 🎉
I'd like to watch "Gremlins 2" on the 26 December each year. (After having watched "Gremlins" on the 25 December.)
Saw the original at the theatre and loved it. Haven’t seen Gremlins 2, but always wanted to.
I am about certain there was a review of this movie in TV Guide sometime in the 1990s which gave it 4 stars. If anybody else can confirm this, let me know. I may be confusing this film with a review of ‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ in the guide around the same time. I somehow missed that movie too, and I believe they also gave it this rating.
Never feed Joe Dante after midnight.
Best Joe Dante movie. And he has done some great ones.
It's bonkers:)
My favorite sequels that completely flip the script are the Skyline sequels. The first is your standard alien invasion blockbuster. The sequels are straight to Video scifi martial arts movies. And fun ones.
Good call! I have a friend that begged me to watch the sequels, and when I eventually did, I was happy.
Gremlins 2 was fantastic! 👍🏼👍🏼
This cult classic is a lot of fun, it's goofy, crazy, over the top & all over the place...that's why it's so enjoyable. Looking forward to G3.
😊😊😊😊fun sequel
Gizmo is the original Grogu. (Also, love the “fair use!” in the comments 🤣)
There were only about 5 other people in the theater when I first saw it. Never understood why it flopped. And because I lingered for the end credits music, I was treated to Looney Tunes Easter eggs! PS, the TV show is extraordinarily juvenile.
Was one of them The Hulkster?
ur videos r based
Brain Gremlin is the best.
no its you who is crazy this is more art faster at its best
Yup, it is a bit naff when compared to the the first film. Then again, as a stand alone film, Gremlins 2 isn't naff, it is cr@p.