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Spin-off 

Gremlins (1985)
Gremlins: Unleashed! (2001)
video game
Gremlins: Stripe Versus Gizmo (2002)
it's a spin-off video game

References 

Bambi (1942)
Feed the Kitty (1952)
Shown in Billy's bedroom in wide shots
Them! (1954)
Poster is visible in Billy's room
Forbidden Planet (1956)
Robbie the Robot appears in the background at the inventors' convention. During his second appearance, he is heard to repeat his lines from "Forbidden Planet", including "Would 60 gallons suffice?"
Big Time Operators (1957)
The projector running out of film is copied from smallest show. The cinemas in both films has the same name.
The Blob (1958)
Goldfinger (1964)
Gerald says "Give me a vodka martini. Shake, don't stir".
Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles (1967)
cute little furry pets reproduce asexually and alarmingly frequently
The Howling (1981)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Billy has a 'Road Warrior' ('Mad Max 2') poster in his attic bedroom.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Stripe hides in a pile of toys similar to a scene from this movie, and the toy in front of him is of E.T. Also, the movie theater in Kingston Falls features "A Boy's Life", which was the working title for "E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial"

Referenced in 

Hagan Reviews: The Screwfly Solution
other films by Joe Dante
Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez: Montecarlo años 20 (1984)
The host compares the Chollo into Antichollo transformation to the gremlins' one
Dead End (1985)
zombie playing with Gizmo doll
Ghoulies (1985)
Very similar creatures.
The Goonies (1985)
When Chunk calls the police to explain about the Fratellis, the cop disbelieves him, recalling all of Chunk's wild stories. One involved "little creatures that mutate when you pour water on them."
Explorers (1985)
A newspaper headline is "Kingston Falls 'Riot' Still Unexplained". Kingston Falls was the town in Gremlins
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
In the beginning when Pee-wee is playing with his toy truck, at the foot of the bed is a Spike toy from Gremlins.
Critters (1986)
Evil little creatures.
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Character Fidget looks, sounds and behaves (mischievously) like the Gremlin Stripe and both films have a scene in a toyshop where the protagonists use toys as vehicles and weapons suited to their small physical size. Both scenes also have a friendly dog (full size).
Neon Maniacs (1986)
Poster is shown.
Cool It: Episode #2.2 (1986)
Mentioned and imitated by Phil Cool
Esto es un atraco (1987)
A poster of this film can be seen in a videostore
Munchies (1987)
The Dark Side (1987)
Video box seen at video store.
Hobgoblins (1988)
Mac and Me (1988)
The 'Burbs (1989)
There's a box of Gremlins Cereal by the Peterson's sink, a reference to the movie also directed by Joe Dante.
Gate 2: The Trespassers (1990)
John calls one of the demon minions a Gremlin
Kamillions (1990)
The Flash: Ghost in the Machine (1990)
Not knowing what the Kremlin is a goon says: "Kremlins? You mean those cute little furry dudes from the movie?"
Cool It: Cool It Special (1990)
Title mentioned by Phil Cool
Dead Alive (1992)
zombies are put in a blender like the Gremlins
Critters 4 (1992)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror III (1992)
Homer buys his son a present from an Asian man in a similar fashion to Mr. Peltzer in the film.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Baby Comes Out (1993)
Will: "and whatever you do, never ever feed her after midnight"
Prehysteria! (1993)
Freaked (1993)
Saturday Night Live: Jeff Goldblum/Aerosmith (1993)
Video box on shelf in Karl's Video Store
Troldspejlet: Matinee (1994)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the film in his review of Matinee (1993)
Funny Man (1994)
Gremlin seen
True Lies (1994)
Law & Order: Privileged (1995)
Referenced by McCoy.
Saturday Night Live: Bob Saget/TLC (1995)
Video box on shelf in Karl's Video Store
Two If by Sea (1996)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Troldspejlet: Frankenstein and Me (1997)
Forrest J Ackerman mentions the film during a guided tour through his Acker Mansion, a huge collection of sci-fi and monster memorabilia
Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
There is a poster of it in the first office (Dreamworks office) shown (the addition to be the focus of this movie)
Quiet (2002)
A man puts a dog in a microwave oven to kill it and says to the camera, "I saw them do this in 'Gremlins.'"
Dog Soldiers (2002)
The flash of the camera repels the werewolves not unlike the gremlins in movie of the same name
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Stitch behaves similar to a gremlin.
My Wife and Kids: Blackout (2003)
Michael puts on Gremlins for Kady to watch
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Musical score from Gremlins heard in film. In both movies, Jerry Goldsmith provided the score, and Joe Dante directed.
Game Box 1.0 (2004)
bugs in computer games are referred to as "Gremlins"
Citizen Shane (2004)
A Gizmo doll is visible on a shelf.
High Chaparall: Bad People: Corey Feldman (2004)
Referenced during guest introduction segment, as on of three movies that made Corey a superstar.
The Last Shot (2004)
Poster on wall.
Veronica Mars: Weapons of Class Destruction (2005)
"Gremlin gumming up the works?"
Margaret Cho: Assassin (2005)
mentioned in the movie
Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005)
Video box on shelf in Karl's Video Store
How I Met Your Mother: The Wedding (2006)
Marshall talks about feeding Gremlins after midnight
The Simpsons: Bart Has Two Mommies (2006)
Homer asks about Gremlins and then says, "I'm going to get them so wet"
Saturday Night Live: Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Paul Simon (2006)
Referenced in Unsolved Mysteries
Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation Z.E.R.O. (2006)
Evil 'agified' hamsters run amok Gremlins-style
Snakes on a Plane (2006)
In both films, a panicked character throws an attacking creature into a microwave, causing it to explode.
Psych: Who Ya Gonna Call? (2006)
Shawn mentions "Gremlins" when trying to remember where he stole the 'haunted indian burial ground' gimmick from.
Chris & Reed in: Nightmares! (2006)
title mentioned in dialogue
ER: Heart of the Matter (2006)
baby called Gremlin
The Good Night (2007)
Mel says, "That's like inviting gremlins to a pool party."
ER: From Here to Paternity (2007)
baby called Gremlin
Silence (2007)
Jordi remembers when both he and his mother has to leave the theater because of bad Mogwai / Gremlins
Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
Mogwai mentioned
The Nostalgia Critic: Transformers: The Movie Review (2007)
The Critic compares a character to the gremlins
South Park: Imaginationland (2007)
A Gremlin is seen in Imaginationland
South Park: Imaginationland: Episode II (2007)
Gizmo can be seen in Imaginationland.
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 3 (2007)
In "Happy Hallow-day", The Cheat's Halloween costume is of Gizmo
Lost: The Economist (2008)
Sawyer calls Ben "Gizmo"
South Park: Kyle Sucks Cartman's Balls - The Trilogy (2008)
Gizmo is in Imaginationland.
Filler! (2008)
The Swedish Backpacker is wearing a Gizmo backpack.
Cyprien (2009)
Gizmo doll visible at Godzilla Internet Café
Best Worst Movie (2009)
Movie poster seen in background.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2009)
Contestant mentions having named his dog after a gremlin
The Nostalgia Critic: Rock-A-Doodle (2009)
"Must have the same bright-light syndrome as the gremlins do"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Monsters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (2009)
Brett said on the top 5 Monsters/Ailens Gremlins is excluded because its a group of films
Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Phoenix (2009)
Bill Hader talks to a friend like Gizmo on his cellphone
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: 17 Again/State of Play/Crank High Voltage (2009)
A man says this movie scared him as a child.
The Hangover (2009)
Phil says Allan is like a Gremlin for all the rules Tracy gave about him
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Black Cauldron (2009)
Poster shown when Hewy discusses horror movies with PG ratings
Tosh.0: Billoon45 (2009)
A still is shown of Mogwai
Suck (2009)
Suck's Rockin' Roger is a take-off of Gremlins' Rockin' Ricky Rialto.
How I Met Your Mother: Definitions (2009)
Barney explains that the rules of dating are the same as the rules for Gremlins.
The Big Bang Theory: The Pirate Solution (2009)
They mention watching the movie to celebrate Columbus day since it is a Chris Columbus film.
White Collar: All In (2009)
Neal recites the rules for the caring of Mogwais to an elderly oriental man.
Scrubs: Our Drunk Friend (2009)
Dr. Turk compares Dr. Mahoney with a Gremlin
Muchachada nui: Episode #4.2 (2010)
Referenced by character in segment "Celebrities"
Greek: Love, Actually, Possibly, Maybe... Or Not (2010)
They mention this movie
The Big Sleaze (2010)
Mogwai seen in Casting Session
American Grindhouse (2010)
Title of this film appears on screen.
The Nostalgia Critic: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (2010)
"We just sell Mogwais and Frogurt here"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Dancing with the Stars 4 (2010)
Included in a $2,000 question
NCIS: Moonlighting (2010)
When DiNozzo sees scars on Palmer's back, he yells "Someone fed him after midnight."
The Nostalgia Critic: Drop Dead Fred (2010)
The Critic points out that Phoebe Cates also starred in this film
The Pack (2010)
mentioned during end credits
Bad Movie Beatdown: The Haunted Mansion (2010)
Film Brain wears a Gremlins T-Shirt bearing the character Stripe on it.
Midnight Movie Review: The Hole (2010)
in overview on Joe Dante's career
American Dad!: Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls (2010)
Doug is dressed as Gizmo for Halloween.
Where Is Your Head (2010)
"Gremlins" DVD is visible on a shelf in the living room
Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Diddy-Dirty Money (2010)
Referenced by Shasta on "What Up with That?"
The Nostalgia Critic: Little Monsters (2010)
The monster can be repelled by bright lights and sunlight will kill him
Not Another Not Another Movie (2011)
dialogue quoted
Saturday Night Live: Russell Brand/Chris Brown (2011)
Referenced by Stefon on Weekend Update
Greek: Midnight Clear (2011)
Cappie mentions this movie
Parks and Recreation: Media Blitz (2011)
Andy refers to April's grandmother as "Gizmo."
Attack the Block (2011)
Gremlins mentioned
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: Dragon's Secret (2011)
The Pawn Shop at the beginning of the episode, complete with a Mogwai pet.
This Week in Horror: Trailers from Hell (2011)
Film is dicsussed
Destination Truth: Thai Tree People/Aiya Napa Monster (2011)
Gizmo toy can be seen in the toy shop in Japan
Something Borrowed (2011)
Rachel likens a woman to a "gremlin"
The Nostalgia Teen: Buddy (2011)
"Don't put that mogwai in water!"
Ask That Guy with the Glasses: Ask That Guy #63 (2011)
Ask That Guy is asked when after midnight can he feed the Gremlins.
Obscurus Lupa Presents: The Fly II (2011)
also featured effects by Chris Wallace.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools (2011)
Sandy says that she was looking for Krabby Patty gremlins
Bad Movie Beatdown: Diary of the Dead (2011)
Film Brain wears a Gremlins shirt
Conan: Mime Riot (2011)
Title mentoined by Andy Richter
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia: Grand Final (2011)
Mentioned by Julia Morris during the boardroom
Community: Regional Holiday Music (2011)
Referenced in Abed and Troy's "Baby Boomer Santa" song
The Nostalgia Critic: The Grinch (2011)
"He looks like Gizmo if he was thrown into the laundry with a green crayon."
Obscurus Lupa Presents: Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (2011)
Lupa recalls the backstory during the credits.
Mayhem Behind Movies (2012)
Dwayne refers to Gremlins after weeing on a frog, making it bubble.
The Office: Test the Store (2012)
Kevin mentions the Gremlins and "Chucky the doll" as examples of things that are "little but dangerous."
Just a Minute: Episode #1.2 (2012)
Russell Tovey mentions his love for the film as a child.
Holliston: The Hooker (2012)
Adam is going to break up with Deanna because she has never seen Gremlins. Later on, Joe and Laura are watching Gremlins on television and Laura mentions never having seen it before.
Holliston: Camera Rental (2012)
While trying to insult Trent, Adam asks him where his mogwais are.
Family Guy: Internal Affairs (2012)
mentioned in dialogue

Features 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The gremlins watch it at the theatre.
For Scent-imental Reasons (1949)
Seen playing on the bar's television in the background as Billy talks to Chuck Jones the director of the cartoon.
Orpheus (1950)
Is the foreign movie the Futtermans watch.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Gizmo is seen watching it in Billy's room.
Hemo the Magnificent (1957)
It appears very briefly in the scene where the Gremlin in the school hatches.
Donkey Kong (1981)
the mogwais can be seen playing donky kong
Star Wars (1983)
One of the gremlins plays it at the bar.
Crystal Castles (1983)
Game appears in this film

Featured in 

At the Movies: Conan the Destroyer/Top Secret!/Under the Volcano (1984)
Clips are shown for the "x-ray" segment.
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1984 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005)
In the top 100
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Joe Dante mentions it. Also, footage of this movie is shown.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Fast & Furious/Adventureland/Sugar (2009)
Footage contributed into the sketch 'Cars never start when you need them to'
The Nostalgia Critic: Return of the Christmas Specials (2009)
Movie is among the Critic's finalists
20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 1: Movie Monsters (2010)
Clips shown in a segment on its title characters.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Best of the Worst in Movies - Part 1 (2010)
Ellen's #4 Kid's Movie Inappropiate For Children

Spoofs 

Nosferatu (1922)
The Evil Dead (1981)
At the end when Spike's corpse becomes a skeleton and melts into a puddle like at the end of The Evil Dead where the deadites melt.
Flashdance (1983)

Spoofed in 

Evil Ed (1995)
Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman (2000)
The little snowballs and the way they act are exactly like the Gremlins (mischevious and dangerous). Add to this a snowball with a spiked mohawk of icicles for hair, just like the lead villian in Gremlins.
Family Guy: The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2007)
Peter feeds his mowgli after midnight
Robot Chicken: Tapping a Hero (2007)
George Bush gets a pet Mogwai with expected catastrophic results
Hookman 2 (2011)
referenced in film via a parody story

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