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The most upsetting death in Gremlins has been recreated in the form of an action figure. Released in 1984, Gremlins is a Christmastime cult classic film about a young man who mishandles a cute-looking creature, accidentally unleashing monsters on his small town. The movie was directed by Joe Dante and featured a leading cast including Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie, and Keye Luke. The movie was a box office success and has since been considered a classic '80s movie.

Now, @fortheloveofoldtoys has recreated one of the Gremlins' death scenes in a new action figure.

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The figurine is labeled "Kate's Dad" and shows a man in a Santa outfit. However, this man has seen better days, as he has a snapped neck and is covered in soot. @fortheloveofoldtoys captioned the photo with "It's Kate's Dad!

The holiday season is here, which tends to be a useful time for streaming. More people have time off work and school, which helps stimulate the box office and brings people together in their homes to watch new titles on streaming. This year, this has meant success for some of the major streamer's newer holiday hits. Netflix's animated family holiday film That Christmas debuted on the platform to positive reception and viewership, staying in the streamer's top 10 day after day and week after week for a while. Festive rom-coms like Our Little Secret and Hot Frosty also shined.

At the same time, this is the time of year when some streaming subscribers look for alternative options to the more typical festive fare. The Christmas horror movie Krampus, for example, surged on streaming during December, showing that fans had an appetite for the darker side of the holidays. Netflix's Carry-On...

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to settle in with some of the best spooky films ever made. From eerie silent classics to modern horror hits, spooky cinema has evolved across decades, yet each era has its own spine-tingling gems. Whether you love atmospheric terror or heart-pounding scares, here’s a journey through the best films from the 1920s to today that will give you chills. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy. 1920s - 1980s ‘The Haunting’ (1963) Cast: Julie Harris,...

Gremlins almost had a drastically different plot if not for Steven Spielberg's influence on making Gizmo the hero. Spielberg's last-minute decision caused the team to redesign Gizmo to star in the entire movie. Joe Dante stood his ground against the studio to keep the impactful scene about Kate's loss in the film.

Gremlins is an iconic movie, but could have been very different if not for the collaborative effort between director Joe Dante, screenwriter Chris Columbus, and producer Steven Spielberg. Like many movies, the version of Gremlins that is now one of the most loved festive movies of all-time is not the one that was originally scripted. While one particular change made by Spielberg ended up creating one of cinemas most-loved cuddly critters, one controversial moment was allowed to remain in the film at Dantes insistence.

The original script of Gremlins had one very big difference to the...

Gremlins was originally scripted to include severed heads and gory B-movie horror. The original script was much darker and violent, but was toned down and changed due in part to technical limitations. Despite challenges and intense scenes, the team behind Gremlins pushed through to create a timeless classic loved by audiences.

Festive monster movie Gremlins celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, and director Joe Dante recently discussed the movie in the latest edition of Total Film Magazine. As well as sharing the story of how the studio didnt get the Steven Spielberg-produced movie when it was originally presented to them, Dante also revealed how the film was originally planned to be a gory R-rated B-movie. Dante began:

[Warner Bros.] just didnt get it. They thought Gremlins doing stuff like blowing their nose on the curtains was disgusting. At one point they say, The only think wrong with this movie...

Following our report yesterday that The Goonies 2 is moving forward at Warner Bros., Ain't It Cool News reports that a remake of Gremlins has also been put on the fast track to production at the studio.

We reported in May that the Gremlins remake will be produced by Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg, although it isn't known if the studio has found a writer or a director at this time. However, the remake likely won't materialize without the involvement of Steven Spielberg, who served as executive producer on the original Gremlins.

Gremlins starred Zach Galligan as a young man who receives a gremlin as a gift from his father, which comes with three stringent rules: don't get them wet, don't feed them after midnight and don't expose them to sunlight. When these rules are broken, the gremlins replicate at an astounding rate and wreak havoc upon this small town. Hoyt Axton,...

Warner Bros. is moving forward with a remake to their 1984 classic Gremlins, with Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg coming on board to produce. The studio is currently seeking a director, but it is not known who will write the screenplay at this point.

Back in January, we reported that the studio was planning the reboot, with Steven Spielberg possibly returning to executive produce. His involvement with the remake has not been confirmed as of yet. That report said the remake would likely not move ahead without Steven Spielberg coming on board.

Joe Dante directed the original Gremlins, which starred Zach Galligan as a young man who receives a mogwai as a gift from his father, with three explicit rules: do not get them wet, do not feed them after midnight, and do not expose them to bright light. When these rules are broken, the gremlins begin to reproduce and create havoc upon this sleepy town.

Warner Bros. is in early negotiations with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment to bring the 1984 horror comedy Gremlins back to the big screen.

The reboot has been talked about many times throughout the years, but the film is not likely to gain traction unless Steven Spielberg is involved. The studio is hoping that the acclaimed director will come aboard the project as a producer, a position which he held on the original film, as well as its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

This reboot has been a hot topic for fans, none of whom want the franchise brought back to life, especially if it involves CGI. The original film utilized animatronic puppets in bringing the Mogwai and the Gremlins to life. It will be interesting to see how the project comes together, if at all.

Joe Dante directed the original, as well as the sequel. The film is about...