# Gremlins (1984)

> A Christmas gift with three simple rules unleashes a mischievous army of monsters on an unsuspecting small town.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
- Director: Joe Dante
- Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman, Keye Luke, John Louie, Dick Miller
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087363/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, festive, christmas movie night, late night horror comedy

## Synopsis

When adorable pets turn into mischievous monsters, chaos reigns in a small town during the holidays.

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