Gremlins Christmas Special
The Electric Palace Hastings is screening the 1984 comedy horror film Gremlins as part of its Fright Night Christmas Special. The film tells the story of a young man who receives a strange pet that spawns a group of destructive monsters.
Dir: Joe Dante
Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain, Corey Feldman, Keye Luke, John Louie, Dick Miller
106 mins · 1984 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English, Spanish
IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 70/100 · TMDB 7.1/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: 8 wins & 7 nominations total
Fright Night Christmas Special: Gremlins
18 Dec 2026
Electric Palace Hastings
The Electric Palace Hastings is set to screen the 1984 comedy horror film Gremlins on Friday, 18 December 2026, as part of its Fright Night Christmas Special. Directed by Joe Dante and starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, and Hoyt Axton, the film follows a young man who receives a strange pet called a Mogwai, which spawns a group of destructive monsters when he fails to follow the rules for caring for it. The film is a classic example of 1980s comedy horror, with a unique blend of Christmas and horror elements.
Gremlins is a 94-minute film, rated 15, and features a mix of fantasy, horror, and comedy elements. The film has received high scores from critics and viewers, with an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. The film won several awards and was a commercial success, grossing over $153 million at the US box office.
The film's reception was largely positive, with critics praising its unique blend of humor and horror. Viewers have also praised the film, with many considering it a Christmas classic. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
jekyl6669 · 10/10
One of my favorite movies period. But also one of the best damn Christmas movies ever. I try to watch it every year, and it still never disappoints. Sure some of the effects are dated, but it doesn't stop the whole thing from being mischievous, looney toons fun.
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drqshadow · 7/10
With its inane mix of genres, attitudes and inspirations, there's really no good reason for this movie to work as well as it does. Like the ubiquitous creatures at the heart of the plot, Gremlins delights in mayhem. The proud owner of a restless spirit and a tendency to rattle the gearbox at the slightest hint of a lull, the film can be splendidly unpredictable, charmingly sweet and morbidly profane, sometimes all within the same scene. It's…
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nickyd · 7/10
There is next to no story here, which left the filmmakers free to focus on what really matters - gremlin hijinks! As with most movies from the 80s (and 90s, and 00s, and...) there are thing's that haven't aged well, specifically by falling into lazy Orientalism, but still manages to be nostalgic fun (probably helped by there being very little dialogue!). Kate's speech about her worst Christmas still gives me chills. Now off to watch Gremlins 2!
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AndrewBloom · 5/10
[4.7/10] Different movies can offer different things, and that’s okay. Movies focused on visuals or pure plot machinery, aren’t my cup of tea, but I’ve come to appreciate them for what they are, or at least accept that they can be great, even if their particular brand of greatness doesn't really resonate with me. But *Gremlins* is not great. *Gremlins* is a creature feature, and those films can be exciting, entertaining, and even transcendent.…
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Parmlog · 8/10
The boomers were right, shit was better back in the day
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ragreynolds · 5/10
I'd beat the shit out of those stupid little freaks
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Devalabra · 9/10
Looking at Gizmo physically hurts. He's so cute I can barely put it into words
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angel1online · 7/10
I remember watching this as a teenager and loved it. My 18yr old son wanted to watch it this evening as he’d never seen it. I remember it as more as a comedy, but I suppose it’s not really, but it is comical lol. Truly a dated film now, which added to the comical value. I kind of wished I’d not watched it again, it’s spoilt my blurred memories of it. But, we still had a good laugh and enjoyed it.
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