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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Howie Mandel and Tony Randall in Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
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The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper.The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper.The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper.

  • Director
    • Joe Dante
  • Writers
    • Charles S. Haas
    • Chris Columbus
  • Stars
    • Zach Galligan
    • Phoebe Cates
    • Howie Mandel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    117K
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    • Director
      • Joe Dante
    • Writers
      • Charles S. Haas
      • Chris Columbus
    • Stars
      • Zach Galligan
      • Phoebe Cates
      • Howie Mandel
    • 223User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Zach Galligan
    Zach Galligan
    • Billy Peltzer
    Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates
    • Kate Beringer
    Howie Mandel
    Howie Mandel
    • Gizmo
    • (voice)
    Tony Randall
    Tony Randall
    • Brain Gremlin
    • (voice)
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Daniel Clamp
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Grandpa Fred
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Forster
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Doctor Catheter
    Haviland Morris
    Haviland Morris
    • Marla Bloodstone
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Murray Futterman
    Jackie Joseph
    Jackie Joseph
    • Sheila Futterman
    Gedde Watanabe
    Gedde Watanabe
    • Mr. Katsuji
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Mr. Wing
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Microwave Marge
    Don Stanton
    Don Stanton
    • Martin
    Dan Stanton
    Dan Stanton
    • Lewis
    Shawn Nelson
    • Wally
    Archie Hahn
    Archie Hahn
    • Forster's Technician
    • Director
      • Joe Dante
    • Writers
      • Charles S. Haas
      • Chris Columbus
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    User reviews223

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    9ccthemovieman-1

    More Humor Makes This A More Appealing Gremlins Film

    When this came out, it was an amazing movie because these Gremlin creatures looked so lifelike. They still look pretty real. What I like best about this film is that it took the hard edge off the first one and made it more of a comedy. To me, this sequel was more entertaining than the first film and one I would watch a lot more times.

    There are so many jokes and wild scenes in here it would many viewings to catch them all. For movie buffs, it's especially fun with all the references to other films in here.

    However, it should be pointed out that there are still plenty of scenes where the gremlins are nasty and attack people, so the film is still horror-like in that respect. It may be played for comedic purposes, but these creatures are anything but friendly. In other words, there is still a bit of a hard edge in here for people who want that.

    After three viewings of this film over the years, the only person who wore thin on me was John Glover's character, "Daniel Clamp," an obvious Donald Trump-imitation but grossly overacted by Glover. He winds up just being too silly.

    Phoebe Cates and Zach Galligan reprise their roles as the cute, small-town, wholesome (despite not being married, however) couple who live together who, of course, know all about these gremlins.

    It was nice to see Jackie Joseph (of the original "Little Shop Of Horrors") again as well as some other well-known characters such as Christopher Lee, Robert Prosky, Dick Miller and Keye Luke.

    The film just flies by, which tells you it's entertaining.
    8gavin6942

    A Gift of Love to Horror Fans... and Hulk Hogan

    Years after the original outbreak, Gizmo and the gremlins return... and invade the Clamp building (a parody of Trump Tower). Luckily, Billy and Kate are on hand to stop them again, and Dick Miller is ready to fight them to the death. Now in many assorted varieties (thanks to a genetics lab), the threat is bigger... but the laughs are harder.

    It's not unusual for horror sequels to become more and more humorous as they go. "Child's Play" slowly became a complete joke as the series went on. The same with "Leprechaun". With "Gremlins", it didn't take long at all -- Joe Dante not only mocks his first film but completely parodies it and turns it inside out. We are treated to an endless barrage of non sequitors, in-jokes, and homages to more than a few dozen movies. Most of the references are obscure (such as Dick Miller killing a gremlin in the same manner as his character Walter Paisley from "A Bucket of Blood"), but that's what makes the film viewable again and again.

    Those who loved the first may dislike the second, but those who disliked the first may like the second. That Dante is able to switch gears so smoothly is incredible. With the main characters remaining constant, it should bring appeal from one to the other. How often does a sequel keep the core cast and the director? And dudes, this was during Phoebe Cates' adorably cute phase. Not the sexy seductress of "Fast Times", but a dollface you can't say no to.

    I watched this one right after "Howling III" as I was beginning to sober up from drinking Passport Scotch. I switched to Clan MacGregor Scotch, but my belly was full so I didn't drink nearly fast enough. But I think that's quite alright, as "Gremlins II" is a timeless classic that should be enjoyed with a clear mind. (But if you want to drink, drink... it won't make the film any worse.) Did I mention Christopher Lee is in here? He is. Why does he have a pod from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"? Who knows! But his role as a scientist (not a mad one) is perfect for him, and a nice change from his Hammer horror roles as Dracula (though we still get a nice blood drinking reference). It might be one of the appearances by Lee I enjoy the most.

    If you mixed the original "Gremlins" with "Muppets Take Manhattan" (or maybe "The Great Muppet Caper"), it would be almost like this. Well, maybe not. I don't know. But if you get the chance to see "Gremlins II", see it. You've probably already seen it, though, so why am I telling you to see it? You already know. For that one person who reads this that hasn't seen it, you should. Both horror and non-horror fans will love it. Perfect date movie? Perhaps!
    jaws!

    the gremlins are back

    gremlins 2 is not a horror movie like the original kind of was, but it's funnier, and more entertaining than the original in my opinion. gremlins 2 is full of movie in-jokes, and all kinds of other goofy stuff. i just believe this movie provides more entertainment than the original did. i wish they'd make a 3rd gremlins movie. all in all gremlins 2 is great fun! i give gremlins 2: the new batch *** out of ****
    7jhaggardjr

    Respectable sequel

    "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" is the 1990 sequel to the 1984 box office hit "Gremlins" which is one of my all-time favorite movies. The sequel is not as good as the original, but its not bad either. Here the filmakers did something different. They tried to make this one more of a comedy than the original. The first film was funny but also scary. "Gremlins 2" plays more like a Mel Brooks-type movie with some of the jokes that are in it. But its hardly scary. Plus, it got a little tiresome to watch the gremlins do some of the exact same things that they did the first time around like drinking, smoking, etc. Nevertheless, this is for the most part an entertaining movie that I'd wish had done better at the box office. I think if they had made this three years after the original instead of six years, it would have done better. In between the two "Gremlins" flicks there were all those ripoffs ("Critters", "Ghoulies" and their sequels) and by 1990 moviegoers became tired of it all. But the two "Gremlins" movies are much better than the "Critters" and "Ghoulies" movies. A good job by director Joe Dante.

    *** (out of four)
    8hitchcockthelegend

    Dante does satire and nobody noticed ?

    I rate both films exactly the same but for very different reasons, the first film was an enjoyable romp fusing horror and comedy to great effect. When I saw that there was to be this sequel 6 years later I was very pleased indeed. What I hadn't bargained for was the sharpness of the writing and the satirical structure that director Dante laid out for audiences to watch.

    Focusing very much on the then modern obsessions like tearing things down to build state of the art monstrous complexes, or the need for a better world; be it the laboratory testings for better life forms, or machines to run our lives; Gremlins 2 plays out as a sort of morality tale that sees the creatures themselves as byproducts of the human condition. In true classic creature feature fashion, Dante manages to garner a level of sympathy for the Gremlins. These vile offspring of the offspring are party animals, they have fun, they like to sing and go nuts, they are in short, quite like a stag party on the Costa Del Sol! Throwing in as many film references as it can, Gremlins 2 may have a satirical slant at it's heart, but sure enough the fun from the first film segues nicely into this picture to make this one of the better, and more smarter sequels on the market.

    And those darn Gremlins are nastier and uglier than ever as well! 8/10

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    • Trivia
      Leonard Maltin appears as himself repeating his criticisms of Gremlins (1984) while he holds a video version of the movie. However, his rant is cut short when gremlins pounce on him as a result. In his annual Movie Guide, he gave this movie three stars (out of a possible four) and refers to this scene as a "gratuitous cameo," though he doesn't say he's actually in the movie.
    • Goofs
      During Kate's story about Lincoln's birthday, actor Zach Galligan, who plays Billy can be seen trying his best not to break character. By the time he drags her off-screen, he can't hold it in anymore and can be seen starting to laugh.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa Fred: [interviewing Brain Gremlin] Creature what is it that you want?

      Brain Gremlin: Fred, what we want is, I think, what everyone wants, and what you and your viewers have: civilization.

      Grandpa Fred: Yes, but what sort of civilization are you speaking of?

      Brain Gremlin: The niceties, Fred. The fine points: diplomacy, compassion, standards, manners, tradition... that's what we're reaching toward. Oh, we may stumble along the way, but civilization, yes. The Geneva Convention, chamber music, Susan Sontag. Everything your society has worked so hard to accomplish over the centuries, that's what we aspire to; we want to be civilized.

      [a Gremlin with a beanie cap acts goofy next to Brain]

      Brain Gremlin: You take a look at this fellow here.

      [Brain shoots the Gremlin in the head. The Gremlins in the bar laugh. Grandpa Fred and Kujitsu leave]

      Brain Gremlin: Now, was that civilized? No, clearly not. Fun, but in no sense civilized. Now, bear in mind, none of us has been in New York before. There are the Broadway shows - we'll have to find out how to get tickets. There's also a lot of street crime, but I believe we can watch that for free. We want the essentials. Dinettes. Complete bedroom groups. Convenient credit, even though we've been turned down in the past.

    • Crazy credits
      Daffy Duck looks onto the screen and comments on the length of the credits, saying things like "Long, isn't it?", "Patently ridiculous!", and "You're still lurking about? Don't you people have homes?".
    • Alternate versions
      Cable and broadcast television shows the theatrical (not video) release version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Diminishing Returns: Christmas Special: Gremlins (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Ready
      Written by Al Lewis, Sylvester Bradford and Fats Domino (as Antoine Domino)

      Performed by Fats Domino

      Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.

      By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gremlins 2: La nueva generación
    • Filming locations
      • 101 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Clamp Tower)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $41,482,207
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,702,804
      • Jun 17, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,483,050
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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