: While the movie made them pop culture icons, the term "Gremlin" originated during WWII, used by pilots to explain mysterious mechanical failures in aircraft.
Directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film is a hallmark of the 1980s "horror-comedy" genre. It blends whimsical suburban life with dark, violent humor. 7.1Gremlins
: The Mogwai (like Gizmo) are furry and endearing, while their evolved Gremlin counterparts are reptilian, roughly three feet tall, and possess sharp claws and teeth. : While the movie made them pop culture