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As of December 1st, Hulu subscribers can stream Gremlins. Directed by Joe Dante, written by Chris Columbus, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie is set in a small town that becomes overrun with mischievous little monsters when a father ignores warnings not to expose his unusual new pet to bright light, water, or food after midnight. Now is the perfect time to stream the film, not only because it’s a Christmas classic, but also because Gremlins 3 is officially happening, and sooner than you’d think.
Gremlins Is a Holiday Horror Movie Worth Watching
Holiday horror movies often get a bad rap, and not without reason, but Gremlins is truly one of the best. The movie masterfully blends nostalgic, magical Christmas movie vibes, complete with a quaint town, festive backdrop, and a heartwarming spirit, with chaotic creature-feature horror reminiscent of ’50s sci-fi to create a festive monster schlock that is equal parts hilariously entertaining and terrifying. The over-the-top mayhem of the mogwai and the genuine scares it leads to were even groundbreaking enough to influence the PG-13 rating, but there’s enough wholesomeness in the movie to ground it. The movie, which reads as a critique on consumerism, is one of those films that you can watch again and again without losing interest, making it a timeless classic.
