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Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Gremlins (1984)

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Release Date: 12/24/2024

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On this latest installment of "Happy Home Invastion For The Holidays!," Aaron talks about irresponsible pet owners by having a midnight snack outta Joe Dante's 1984 Christmastime classic that famously contrasts the cheery lightness of the holiday season with devilish monsters and family-friendly horror: Gremlins! 

Written by Chris Columbus, and produced (alongside Warner Bros.) by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Gremlins is a deliciously cheesy casserole with holiday dressing, and a true testament to why people should just follow the rules sometimes. 

Even after 40 years, the film remains a pitch-perfect blend of black comedy, horror, and family-friendly fun that continues to stand the test of time.

Check out the links below for more!: 

Five Fun Facts About Gremlins: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/fun-facts-about-gremlins
Gremlins Drinking Game: https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/gremlins
Other "Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!" episodes: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Happy+Home+Invasion+For+The+Holidays