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1The Mogwai franchise refers to the series of films that center around the cute, furry creatures known as Mogwai, with the most famous example being Gizmo from the 1984 film Gremlins. The franchise's primary films are Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990). Both films were directed by Joe Dante and are part of the horror-comedy genre, blending humor with supernatural elements. Here’s a breakdown of the major entries:
1. Gremlins (1984)
The original Gremlins was produced by Steven Spielberg and is often considered a Christmas movie due to its holiday setting. It tells the story of a young man named Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan), who receives a mysterious, adorable creature called a Mogwai as a pet from his father for Christmas. The Mogwai, named Gizmo, comes with three strict rules:
1. Do not expose it to bright light, especially sunlight, which can kill it.
2. Do not let it get wet.
3. Never feed it after midnight.
Of course, the rules are broken, leading to the Mogwai multiplying into more mischievous versions of themselves. When fed after midnight, the Mogwai transform into gremlins—dangerous, violent creatures that wreak havoc on the town of Kingston Falls. The chaos that ensues turns a peaceful holiday season into a nightmarish ordeal, with Billy, his girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates), and Gizmo attempting to stop the gremlins’ rampage. The film mixes humor and horror, leading to both critical and commercial success. It’s now considered a cult classic the leader of the gremlins is stripe (don't mind the voice)
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