Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Release date: 1990-06-15
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Joe Dante, Chuck Jones (uncredited)
Production Co: Warner Bros., Amblin Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Rating: 6.4/10
Length: 1h 46min

Storyline

An army of malevolent little monsters take over a high-tech corporate skyscraper when a cute and intelligent exotic pet is exposed to water. The "Mogwai's" owner joins forces with the Trump-like head of the corporation to regain control.

Plot Keywords

revolving door, turned to stone, business tycoon, smoking, elevator crash, wilhelm scream, running, billionaire, part animation, electrocution, holiday, octopus, breaking the fourth wall, telescope, gargoyle, swat team, giant spider, acid, self referential, creature

Short Review

'Gremlins 2'' is sloppy and inconsistent, just as it needs to be -- its bumptious, adolescent humor would wilt away if it were subjected to craftsmanship and mature reflection.