Question 1

What controversial scene did director Joe Dante fight to keep in Gremlins?

Accepted Answer

Kate's speech about her father at around 1h 19 mins was controversial, with studio executives wanting it removed. Director Joe Dante refused, saying it represented the film's mix of horrific and comedic elements.

Question 2

Which famous director has a cameo in Gremlins as a man in an electric wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Executive producer Steven Spielberg appears as the man in the electric wheelchair at the science convention when Randall is on the phone.

Question 3

What was the original plan for Stripe and Gizmo's characters?

Accepted Answer

Originally, Stripe and Gizmo were the same character. Executive producer Steven Spielberg insisted one be a good guy for audience identification, which director Joe Dante credits for the film's fond remembrance.

Question 4

What unusual method was initially tried to create the gremlins before being abandoned?

Accepted Answer

An earlier attempt involved having monkeys play the gremlins, but it was abandoned because a test monkey panicked when made to wear a gremlin head.

Question 5

Which film shares its main set location with Gremlins?

Accepted Answer

The set for Kingston Falls in Gremlins is the same one used for Back to the Future (1985), as both movies were filmed on the Universal Studios backlot.

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