Gremlins Questions

Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.

  1. Do you consider the gremlins evil? Why doesn't Gizmo participate in the same destructive actions as the rest of them?
  2. How would you describe Billy in three words? Is he your typical movie hero? What does he have in common with other movie protagonists from the early 1980s?
  3. What do you think about Kate's Christmas confession? Is it sad? Is it funny? How does it change your opinion of her, and of Christmas?
  4. What characteristics of Kingston Falls make it seem like your average American town? What sets it apart? Does it remind of other movie towns from this time period?
  5. What genre would you put Gremlins into?
  6. Do you think Gremlins is an allegory? What for? Or is it just a simple horror/comedy/Christmas movie?
  7. It seems like every day there are ideas thrown around for a Gremlins 3. What would you like to see in a sequel?