After 40 years, Gremlins remains one of the darkest Christmas movies, but it would have been much darker if writer Chris Columbus had his way. While reflecting on his 1984 Joe Dante-helmed holiday horror, Columbus recently said the final cut was “plenty dark” but recalled who died in the original script, whether or not Gizmo […]

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Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery Four decades after charming audiences with its unique blend of horror and holiday cheer, Gremlins remains one of the most distinctive Christmas movies ever made. The film follows Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan), who receives an unusual Christmas gift, a mysterious creature called a Mogwai that comes with three vital rules: keep it away from bright light, don’t get it wet, and never feed it after midnight. W…

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If you thought Chris Columbus' Gremlins is one of the darkest Christmas movies ever, it could have been even more chilling. Columbus recently revealed details of an even darker original script of the 1984 film including one scene he fought to retain. Gremlins is a classic dark comedy holiday movie directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus. It features Howie Mandel as Gizmo, as well as Zach Galligan who plays Billy Peltzer, Phoebe Cates…

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After 40 years, Gremlins remains one of the darkest Christmas movies, but it would have been much darker if writer Chris Columbus had his way. 
	While reflecting on his 1984 Joe Dante-helmed holiday horror, Columbus recently said the final cut was “plenty dark” but recalled who died in the original script, whether or not Gizmo turns into a Gremlin and other plot details. 
	“I think the dad stayed behind and fought the Gremlins, I don’t quite rem…

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After 40 years, Gremlins remains one of the darkest Christmas movies, but it would have been much darker if writer Chris Columbus had his way. While reflecting on his 1984 Joe Dante-helmed holiday horror, Columbus recently said the final cut was “plenty dark” but recalled who died in the original script, whether or not Gizmo turns into a Gremlin and other plot details. “I think the dad stayed behind and fought the Gremlins, I don’t quite remembe…

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Chris Columbus Recalls Who Died In Darker 'Gremlins' Script

After 40 years, Gremlins stays one of many darkest Christmas films, however it might have been a lot darker if author Chris Columbus had his approach. 
	Whereas reflecting on his 1984 Joe Dante-helmed vacation horror, Columbus just lately mentioned the ultimate reduce was “a lot darkish” however recalled who died within the authentic script, whether or not or not Gizmo turns right into a Gremlin and different plot particulars. 
	“I believe the d…

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Chris Columbus Remembers Who Died In Darker 'Gremlins' Script

Filmmaker Chris Columbus is responsible for several Christmas movies over his life, but none as famous as “Gremlins” and “Home Alone” – the former he wroter, the latter he directed. Over four decades on, “Gremlins” is still a beloved hit and still considered one of the darker Christmas films out there.  However Columbus says that the film would’ve actually been far darker if the original script had been done. 
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Chris Columbus Recalls Who Died In Darker ‘Gremlins’ Script And The Line He “Fought For”

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