Which "Gremlins" movie do you prefer?

[Mixed Nuts Fan]

With the "Gremlins" special editions coming on August 20, that made me wonder which "Gremlins" movie you prefer over the other.

My pick:
Gremlins 2: The New Batch--A sequel that is definatly better than the original. Funnier, more inventive, and at times, scarier than the original. It's not that I hate the original. It's just that the sequel is better than the orginal.

So which "Gremlins" movie do you prefer?

[George McFly]

I like The New Btach more as well, FYI DDD.com has both up for pre-order @ 13.49 each Just placed my order a few hours ago.

[a.bunker]

The original without a doubt. Its darker, its scarier, and its funnier in a lot of ways. The sequel in my opinion really tried to cater to the kiddie crowd and really didn't pack that much of a storyline. By the way, whats the deal with bringing back dead characters?

[BubbleGumUK]

He wasn't dead. In fact, in the original Mr Futterman (?) was the only "victim" not to have an on-screen death. Yes, he and his house were stormed by the Gremlins, but it's quite plausible he could return in the (bigger, better, more-Dante-influenced) sequel!

[Istagi]

The first one, I thought the second one sucked big time...... :p

[OneofRyan]

I enjoyed both Gremlins films, but liked the second one a bit more because of it's comedy.

If you listen closely to the tv at the end of "Gremlins", a reporter is interviewing Mr. Futterman at a hospital.

[a.bunker]

Originally posted by OneofRyan
I enjoyed both Gremlins films, but liked the second one a bit more because of it's comedy.

If you listen closely to the tv at the end of "Gremlins", a reporter is interviewing Mr. Futterman at a hospital.

hmm...didn't know that. Its been a while thanks for bringing that up OneofRyan. I'll have to check it out again.

[Buffalo Bill]

I also prefer The New Batch to the original although they are both fantastic movies. I've got them both preordered from ddd.com last night but the price wasn't $13.49 it was $14.39 each. Was that your price & just a typo or did the shark lower his prices today?

[George McFly]

you're right I simply posted the wronge price it is indead 14.39

[a.bunker]

Any mention of extras or sound?

[IKEA_boy]

as long as it's the OAR i'm buying it.
i'm just bummed the movie maniacs 5 series mcfarlane toys arent including gremlins in the batch (haha punny)

these movies are some of my all time favorites.

oh, and i liked the second one better. gizmo/rambo

[Lenny Nero]

Second one is so much better, I love how so many different things with various characters are happening all in one building and how they intersect, it's the best!

[George McFly]

Originally posted by a.bunker
Any mention of extras or sound?

No, it's gonna be barebones and turned it into a silent movie


5.1 DD for both DVDs and both are gonan be anamorphic WS

both will have:
commentaries(1 with Joe Dante and one by the cast)
deleted scenes
trailers
music video

Gremlins SE will also have bloopers,and behinds the scenes documentary
Gremlins 2 will also have trivia




I think that's all

[a.bunker]

Originally posted by George McFly
No, it's gonna be barebones and turned it into a silent movie

thanks wise-ass.

[George McFly]

Originally posted by a.bunker



thanks wise-ass.

You're welcome,

[Sorcerer]

I've grown to appreciate the original over the years, but still, GREMLINS 2 is utterly brilliant. Gizmo turning himself into Rambo, Tony Randall as the Brain Gremlin, John Glover as Clamp, the Clamp Cable Network's announcement that "due to the end of civilisation as we know it, the Clamp Cable Network is leaving the air. We hope you've enjoyed our programming, but more importantly we hope you have enjoyed life", the announcement of "CASABLANCA in color and with a happier ending", Christopher Lee, the musical number, the parody of the original's Santa Claus scene, I'll stop there but I know I'm forgetting stuff.

I hope the DVD has both versions of the "Film break" scene- the original one in theatres with Hulk Hogan, and the TV version where the Gremlins flip through channels and have a shootout with John Wayne.

[Volcane666]

Haven't seen either movie for years, liked them both, but from what I remember I liked the sequel better....

... a re-aquaintance with them will be coming shortly I feel!

[rolisme]

I like the first one better ...but I think they both are terrible nowadays. I guess age has changed my tastes.

[MJZ]

New BT TV ad featuring the Gremlins:

Video: It's Dragon v Gremlins in BT ad | Media | guardian.co.uk

[mtcarmel00]

I haven't seen either, so I can't participate in the poll. I wish I could. I should make an effort to see them.

[esc]

The first one. Its not stupid or campy and is genuinely scary at times, especially to an 8 year old. The New Batch cheesed it up. While Gremlins 2 really pushed the edge of robotic technology, the first film never looked fake or like the creatures weren't real.

wow. great commercial.

mtcaramel, you have to at least see the first one... you'll be left wondering how it got away with a PG rating and be amazed at the total lack of CG.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by esc

mtcaramel, you have to at least see the first one... you'll be left wondering how it got away with a PG rating

Gremlins, along with the same summer's Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, helped usher in the creation of the PG-13 rating in the mid-80's, both due to their unexpectedly harsh levels of violence. You could literally get away with murder in PG-rated films in the 70's and early 80's (remember Donald Sutherland smashing the face of a nearly-formed pod person in with a rake in the '78 Invasion Of The Body Snatchers? ). Nowadays, you can't even have someone say "shit" in a PG-rated movie.