Episode 182 Gremlins

They’re vicious. They’re gluttonous. They’re gross. They’re Gremlins (1984)! And they happen to be the subject of our second Christmas in December movie! While somewhat unfocused, Joe Dante’s holiday horror comedy is an undoubtedly wild ride of fully committed entertainment. Boasting some glorious practical effects, a catchy score (courtesy of Jerry Goldsmith), and some grade-A hilarity, it’s obvious why this imaginative dazzler spawned so many crummy knockoffs and why we, as a podcast, were destined to cover it. Join us as we dig in on the mogwai diet rules, smirk knowingly at the anti-capitalism of it all, and break down our last 100 movies into quantifiable nuggets, this week on Ex Rated Movies!