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GREMLINS (1984) REVISITED: The Ultimate Creature Feature

The Witching Hour

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In 1984, Gremlins helped redefine the creature feature. Utilizing some of the most practical puppet effects to date, it spawned a beloved franchise that’s rewatched every holiday season. Boasting the powerhouse pedigree of Stephen Spielberg, Joe Dante, Chris Columbus, and special effects guru Chris Walas, this horror comedy still holds up.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - INTRO
01:13 - THE DREAM TEAM
01:49 - THE STORY
02:47 - COLUMBUS’ SCRIPT
05:56 - THE DIRECTOR
08:16 - CASTING
11:41 - DANTE’S LUCKY CHARM
12:59 - PRODUCTION
17:20 - CRAZY PRACTICAL EFFECTS
23:01 - CRITICAL RECEPTION
24:04 - BEST KILL & ONE LINER
24:37 - THE LEGACY

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20 Comments

@SophiaHarries 9 months ago

This is my favourite new rockstars spin-off channel

@marcusyates3044 9 months ago

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous.

@TheWiggyStardust 9 months ago

I remember traumatizing my little sister when I told her that if she touched the Elf on the Shelf it would become a Gremlin. She then had various nightmares where she would touch an elf and it becomes a Gremlin/Grinch hybrid. I was a good brother, I swear

@DamianRuff 9 months ago

Gremlins is one of those movies from my childhood. Such a classic and holiday staple.

@TheThird1977 9 months ago

OOOH! Excited for this.

I've enjoyed all of the Witching Hour videos, but Gina's have just been a step above due to the films chosen being so dear to my heart and the sheer joy she exudes when reminiscing. Looking forward to seeing this one continuing the trend.

@kadosho02 9 months ago

Gremlins is a timeless classic. So many layers, characters, and a story that keeps you going until the end.

And the special fx, excellent

@erikfinkel2717 9 months ago

I need to find my VHS copy of Gremlins and enjoy a holiday rewatching.

@_TheViewer_ 9 months ago

Gremlins 3 could REALLY unite the best of good cgi and good practicals !

@jonah64 9 months ago

This is my favorite non-Christmas-y Christmas movie

@KiddsockTV 9 months ago

what's neat is that the pool was outdoors and that they built a structure around it to make it look indoor.

@theonlyn33b12 6 months ago

I could listen to stories about Joe Dante forever and never get tired of them.

@jakattak2403 9 months ago

Love how they combined NR and Deep Dive into the Playlist!

@jonathanv5053 9 months ago

I've still got my Gizmo, and watch this along with Die Hard every Christmas.

@davidbell7491 9 months ago

I NEVER noticed the time machine!

@nickynegron3515 9 months ago

Ah, finally the Gremlins coverage that is deserved with 3 officially now on the way

@cindym6505 9 months ago

Aggressively hits the hype button

@jaimieharris5275 9 months ago

My mom took me to see this in the theater. I was nine. I loved it. I had my own Gizmo doll. There is so much I just learned about the making of this and now I want to watch it! Great video!