Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch are two wildly different takes on the same idea—one a dark Christmas horror-comedy, the other a full-blown cartoon satire. Together, they form one of the strangest and most fascinating duologies in movie history.
In this R Rating movie review, I break down Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), comparing tone, humor, chaos, and intent. We’ll talk about Joe Dante’s direction, the blend of horror and comedy, practical creature effects, studio satire, and how Gremlins 2 deliberately dismantles everything the first film built.
Is Gremlins still a perfect subversive Christmas classic? And is Gremlins 2 a misunderstood masterpiece—or complete insanity?
If you’re a fan of 80s movies, horror comedies, or movie reviews that celebrate weird, ambitious filmmaking, this one’s for you.
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