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Patti’s Picks: 10 Of the Coolest Gremlins From the Movie Series
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.
Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.
Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.
There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.
The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.
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