Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins

About This Movie

So, this documentary really digs into the making of Gremlins, which we all know is a classic. The interviews are pretty revealing, especially with Joe Dante and Zach Galligan. It balances nostalgia with some behind-the-scenes insights. You get a sense of how they achieved those practical effects, which, honestly, hold up better than a lot of CGI today. They talk a lot about the mischievous nature of the film—how it plays with horror and comedy in a way that feels very 80s. The pacing of the doc feels just right, not dragging at all, and the atmosphere really captures that playful yet dangerous vibe the original film had. It’s not just a bunch of talking heads; there's a lot of heart in it, too.

Interviews with key cast and crewFocus on practical effectsExplores themes of mischief and danger