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Patti’s Picks: 10 Of the Coolest Gremlins From the Movie Series

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Written by Patti Pauley

There really is no horror Christmas movie out there quite like Gremlins, and if you try to tell me otherwise I will gladly explain in detail how incredibly negative you are and send you in the opposite direction from me; hopefully stepping in some ca-ca somewhere along the way. Joe Dante raised the bar to significant heights with the legend of the mischievous little critter with his 1984 blockbuster, and the “Mogwai” have come a long way since that infamous gremlin tormented the shit out of William Shatner on that airplane.

You’re the OG Twilight Gremster, but not as cool as Sir Stripe duder.

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The combination of light horror, humor, and brilliant storytelling place Gremlins at the top of many critics lists, including my own. One of my favorite things in particular from both the original and the sequel, is the different personalities each Gremlin possesses. While they all look pretty much identical, each Gremster that has some focal feature in either film, can be easily separated from the horde through their identity quirks. Of course, it was a lot easier to tell some of them apart in the second film thanks to the Splice O’ Life Lab in the Clamp building; however it was clever to physically give them a few changes nonetheless. Any fan of the films, easily has their favorite Gremlin, and I like the rest of them do as well. So, with the holidays looming over us, I wanted to celebrate one of the greatest horror Christmas films and the coolest little mythological creatures ever brought across the big screen. So here we go- the 10 goddamn coolest Gremlins from the movie series!

10. Daffy Gremlin

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Later known as the ‘Dentist Gremlin’, this wacko character provided some hefty comic relief for The New Batch. Daffy, the hyperactive member of the Gremster squad was probably the LEAST evil out of the original four Mogwai that emerged from Gizmo’s brush with H2O, and was more prone to plain old-fashioned mischief. Daffy is that drunk best friend you have to babysit. If he’s not carefully watched, shit is going to hit the fan.

9.  Flasher Gremlin

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Soooo. Do I really need to explain here? This party animal’s gestures say it all. Admit it. If you were a man in the eighties, especially going through puberty, you would jump at the chance to show your goods to Phoebe Cates.

8. Caroling Gremlins

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Why is this batch of Gremlins cool you may ask? Because they were instrumental in bringing down the biggest bitch in Kingston Falls, Mrs. Deagle. That dog threatening, cold-hearted wench had it coming and we all cheered when she met her demise thanks to the Gremlins. Plus, the little monsters serenaded her to her death. Pretty metal there.

7. Spider (Mohawk) Gremlin

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A true arachnophobe’s nightmare. The Mohawk Gremlin that one could refer to almost as Stripe Jr., was the self-appointed leader of The New Batch. He was already a sturdy bad-ass before his eight-legged transformation, however this version of him is considerably way cooler. Although to be fair, not quite as cool as Rambo Gizmo who got the better of ole’ Spidy Gremlin.

6. Bat Gremlin

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Seriously, how cool is this guy? Half bat, half Gremlin terror; and one mean little sucker from The New Batch. The Brain helped fulfill this Gremster’s fate by injecting his comrade with a bat serum from the Splice’ O Life Lab and the results are one badass flying nightmare that creates chaos on the streets of New York City.

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

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This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

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The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

Alien Romulus
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The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

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But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

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