Why Gremlins is One of the Most Important Christmas Movies Ever Made
The 1980s classic is more about the dangers of commercialism than horror
There are many great Christmas classics released over the years, and you no doubt have your favorites. But does the comedy/horror movie Gremlins give us the best lessons on many important holiday issues?
“It’s a Wonderful Life” has always been the standard for teaching us valuable lessons during the holidays — but I think it’s pretty overrated tripe.
This is a look at why Gremlins is one of the most important Christmas movies ever made.
A Quick Recap On Gremlins
If it’s been a while — or you’ve never seen it (for shame) — the basic story is about an inventor trying to find the perfect gift for his son, Billy. He stumbles upon a store that features the bizarre Mogwai creature. He buys one, but it comes with a few conditions:
- Don’t get it wet
- Keep it away from light
- And whatever you do, never, ever feed it after midnight
We meet Gizmo and one night; he gets wet and spawns off other little Gizmos. The house is now full of them.
But these things are smarter than you think — especially their leader, Stripe. They trick…
