A Delightfully Zany and Surprisingly Speculative Journey into "Gremlins" Lore
They don't just seek violence and destruction; they thrive in it. For my last review of December's "Jingle Jangle and the Great Debaters theme (and my final review of the year), I decided to end 2024 on a much more fun note with "Gremlins".
Content Warning: Gremlins (1984) is a campy movie that’s pretty much safe for all audiences. However, there is some exotification of Asian culture (and people) briefly in the beginning. Lots of people die off-screen, but it’s still a very bloodless movie. Also, there’s a scene involving a parent’s death in the past that’s one of the most tragic backstories I’ve heard in a family movie. Viewer…















