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

Film · 2014

This new retrospective features new interviews with director Joe Dante, star Zach Galligan, writer Chris Columbus, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall and producer Michael Finnell.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector
  2. Jerry Goldsmithcomposer

On screen

  1. Joe Dantelead actor
  2. Chris Columbuslead actor
  3. Frank Marshalllead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Jerry Goldsmithsupporting actor
  6. Phoebe Catessupporting actor
  7. Hoyt Axtonsupporting actor
  8. Michael Finnellsupporting actor
  9. Zach Galligansupporting actor
03

Across the whole team

2
  1. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures2014 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. Gremlins 2: The New Batch1990 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
04

From the people who made Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins

52
  1. Tales from the Future2010 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. The Making of 'The Color Purple'2003 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Raging Bull: Before the Fight2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The Making of 'American Graffiti'1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. no artwork
    Creating A.I.2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Three Kinds of Close Encounters2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Return to Jurassic Park2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Making of '1941'1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Capturing Avatar2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy2003 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  15. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford2023 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  19. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Stories of West Side Story2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Music by John Williams2024 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  24. The Fabelmans: A Family in Film2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Bloody Hundredth2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of Spies2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Five Came Back2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  29. Five Came Back2017 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  30. The 'E.T.' Journals2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. Outland1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Capricorn One1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Forever Young1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Hour of the Gun1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. The Wind and the Lion1975 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. The First Great Train Robbery1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. The Edge1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. The Prize1963 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Chinatown1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Escape from the Planet of the Apes1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Coma1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. The Swarm1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Magic1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  44. The Omen1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. In Harm's Way1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. The Sand Pebbles1966 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. A Patch of Blue1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. 100 Rifles1969 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Dennis the Menace1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. Basic Instinct1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. Psycho II1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. Seven Days in May1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
05

Through the cast

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  1. InnerspaceJoe DanteFrank Marshall1987 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. The GooniesChris ColumbusFrank Marshall1985 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  3. Gremlins 3Chris ColumbusSteven Spielberg2027 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Young Sherlock HolmesChris ColumbusFrank Marshall1985 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. ExplorersJoe DanteMichael Finnell1985 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. Twilight Zone: The MovieJoe DanteFrank Marshall1983 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. The 'BurbsJoe DanteJerry Goldsmith1989 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  8. MatineeJoe DanteJerry Goldsmith1993 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  9. The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'Frank MarshallSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Small SoldiersJoe DanteJerry Goldsmith1998 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  11. PoltergeistSteven SpielbergJerry Goldsmith1982 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  12. Only the LonelyChris Columbus1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. CongoFrank MarshallJerry Goldsmith1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. The Making Of The GooniesFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The HowlingJoe Dante1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Looney Tunes: Back in ActionJoe DanteJerry Goldsmith2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. The Making of Back to the FutureFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. ArachnophobiaFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. DadFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Nine MonthsChris Columbus1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Tummy TroubleFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Roller Coaster RabbitFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. PiranhaJoe Dante1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. A Wish for Wings That WorkFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. Joe Versus the VolcanoFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  29. Back to the FutureFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. I Love You, Beth CooperChris Columbus2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  32. Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsChris Columbus2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Christmas with the KranksChris Columbus2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Back to the Future Part IIFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. HereafterFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Empire of the SunSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  37. Back to the Future Part IIIFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  38. The Christmas Chronicles: Part TwoChris Columbus2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneChris Columbus2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Adventures in BabysittingChris Columbus1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Rock 'n' Roll High SchoolJoe DanteMichael Finnell1979 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  42. Bicentennial ManChris Columbus1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Trail Mix-UpFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. The HoleJoe Dante2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  46. We're Back! A Dinosaur's StoryFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. Ace Eli and Rodger of the SkiesSteven SpielbergJerry Goldsmith1973 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkChris Columbus1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. *batteries not includedFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  50. The Land Before TimeFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. Why We HateFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg2019 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  52. The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'Frank MarshallSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefChris Columbus2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. Milk MoneyMichael FinnellFrank Marshall1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  55. The Thursday Murder ClubChris Columbus2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Home AloneChris Columbus1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. AliveFrank Marshall1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. An American TailFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  59. Raiders of the Lost ArkSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  60. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  61. Burying the ExJoe Dante2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  62. The BFGSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  63. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  64. The Money PitSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  65. The Color PurpleSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  66. Mrs. DoubtfireChris Columbus1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  67. The China Odyssey: Empire of the SunFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  68. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  69. Eight BelowFrank Marshall2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  70. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  71. AlwaysSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  72. Who Framed Roger RabbitSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  73. Gremlins: Secrets of the MogwaiSteven SpielbergJoe Dante2023 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  74. An American Tail: Fievel Goes WestFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  75. StepmomChris Columbus1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  76. Amazon Women on the MoonJoe Dante1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  77. Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises AgainChris Columbus2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  78. Jurassic World RebirthSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  79. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  80. Finding OscarSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  81. Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  82. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  83. Jurassic World: Chaos TheoryFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg2024 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  84. Cape FearFrank Marshall1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  85. Percy Jackson: Sea of MonstersChris Columbus2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  86. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven Spielberg2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  87. HookSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  88. Voices from the ListSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  89. FandangoFrank Marshall1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  90. Swing KidsFrank Marshall1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  91. RentChris Columbus2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  92. Jurassic WorldSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  93. MonkeyboneChris Columbus2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  94. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialSteven Spielberg1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  95. A Timeless CallSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  96. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  97. Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden AdventureFrank MarshallSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  98. Little Nemo: Adventures in SlumberlandChris Columbus1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  99. PixelsChris Columbus2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  100. Jurassic World DominionSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  101. The Sugarland ExpressSteven Spielberg1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  102. The FabelmansSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  103. TraffickedJoe Dante2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  104. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  105. Fantastic FourChris Columbus2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  106. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferChris Columbus2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  107. Disclosure DaySteven Spielberg2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  108. Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  109. The Special RelationshipFrank Marshall2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  110. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  111. Yes, God, YesChris Columbus2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  112. Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  113. TwistersSteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  114. The Unfinished JourneySteven Spielberg1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  115. Nightmare CinemaJoe Dante2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  116. War HorseSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  117. Something EvilSteven Spielberg1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  118. The WarriorsFrank Marshall1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  119. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinySteven SpielbergFrank Marshall2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  120. Shooting WarSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  121. They'll Love Me When I'm DeadFrank Marshall2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  122. The Bourne IdentityFrank Marshall2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  123. JawsSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  124. AnimaniacsSteven Spielberg1993 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  125. LincolnSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  126. MunichSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  127. Savage!Steven Spielberg1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  128. Schindler's ListSteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  129. Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon TownFrank Marshall1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  130. 1941Steven Spielberg1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  131. AmistadSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  132. Mr. 3000Frank Marshall2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  133. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  134. Teaching Mrs. TingleMichael Finnell1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  135. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanSteven SpielbergJoe Dante2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  136. The TerminalSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  137. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  138. Night GallerySteven Spielberg1969 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  139. Pinky and the BrainSteven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  140. What Lies BeneathSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  141. Warner at WarSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  142. The WitchChris Columbus2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  143. Class of '61Steven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  144. Catch Me If You CanSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  145. no artwork
    Stanley Kubrick in FocusSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Gremlins1984 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared