Gremlins

    Gremlins

    Ages 10-181984
    PG

    A young man receives a mysterious creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift, but when he accidentally breaks the strict care rules, the cute pet spawns a horde of mischievous and destructive monsters that terrorize his small town. The film combines dark comedy with horror elements as the creatures wreak havoc during the holiday season. While primarily a creature feature, the movie explores themes of responsibility, consequences of not following instructions, and the chaos that can result from seemingly innocent mistakes.

    1984Released
    Genres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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