Gremlins 2: Joe Dante's Brilliant Anti-Sequel

[@OctoberLotus]

Gremlins 2 is unironically one of my favorite childhood and adulthood movies. I watched it so often, the plastic vhs case was beat! It may still be in my basement. Oh God I hope so! Now I have to look!

[@LennyNero2019]

Buy the Blu-ray, dude!

[@LennyNero2019]

@@user-wr5yg6cy2b It isn't out on UHD disc man, plus I kind of hate HDR.

[@LennyNero2019]

@@user-wr5yg6cy2b Yeah, I wish it was, I prefer Gremlins 2, it's so fun all happening in one high-rise. Are you Russian?

[@drewparadis4102]

i love the part when Phoebe gives her sob story and Zach & Dick roll their eyes. Hysterical!

[@andu1854]

You beat me to that point… also didn’t her dad already die on Xmas

[@jamesanthonygreen8233]

I also like that part myself along with the fact Billy Peltzer temporarily cracks a smile when he walks away.

[@thecunninlynguist]

It might be because I watched new batch more but I prefer it over gremlins. I loved when they got "powers" and that it took place in ny.

[@jamesmorant1406]

Me too

[@TellItAnimated]

G2 is super underrated, I'm so glad we got this sequel :D

[@robertbingham8053]

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[@musicalina230]

Gremlins 2 is a goddamn underrated masterpiece and one of the greatest sequels ever!

[@waynemiller8798]

This is how you make a follow up. Love it. 😊

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Agreed!

[@hazardsigns]

I love this film! Watch it more than the original. It is my favourite blend of genres: horror and comedy. It nails it like Ghost Busters and Tremors do. The cast is perfect and the spider gremlin gives me chills to this day 😘🤌

[@timothyj.wright5833]

Seems like Gremlins was one of the only 90s movies to get that campier sequel formula down. New Batch was totally different but worked so well. Right up there with Hot Shots! Part Deux.

[@christermyrberg3661]

Escape From L.A.

[@LennyNero2019]

Finally someone made a proper review and gave this movie the respect it deserves, awesome! I loved Gremlins 2 more, than the first, when I was a teenager, and love it still.

[@thebeestingconspiracy]

It's probably already been said here but the true genius of this film - and it is absolutely perfect in every way - is that in the end the story IS a complete rehash of the original, but everything else overwhelms you with sheer awesomeness and it just doesn't matter.

[@RedJax69]

I miss when sequels use to change things up, locations or whatever. Sequels seem to just be more about the same as the first, no experimentation.

[@robertdochter277]

Thank you for mentioning Svengoolie. I'm still shocked to know the number of people who have no idea who he is (or what a horror host is for that matter).

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Home town hero, my friend!

[@Nodux359]

Haha! Just watched this movie a few hours ago. I love the madness unfolding on screen, just like the movie "melting" in the projector and the grremlins taking over.

[@ONJRJCF]

Smart, very funny, extremely fun, how can anyone not love this film? One of the best sequels ever made.

[@1996punkgirl]

I got stoned and watched Gremlins 2 for the first time. I was not disappointed.

[@elijahbaker781]

This sequel was just a treasure to behold it’s just something truly special.

[@Future_Imperfect]

This guy has the best narration voice.

[@dwerggalago]

Always loved the balls-to-the-wall insanity of this one. It's also funny as hell. It takes balls to do something completely different than the original, so props to the makers!

[@whoknew2273]

I loved both films the first one more darker then the second one and they were both entertaining

[@jeremiahm1413]

The music playing when the "electrical" gremlin first acquires his abilities is so awesome.

[@Packers4Evar12]

As a kid I always loved both gremlins movies, but when I recently watched the 2nd for the first time as an adult (a couple of years ago) I was like, wow it's actually both a sequel to and a parody of the first movie. Evil Dead 2 is another one you could say the same thing about

[@jonnybaze7449]

This is always a good move when making a sequel to a very good movie. If you can’t top in spoof it or change the genre. Gremlins 2, Texas chainsaw massacre 2, Terminator 2, Aliens, etc

[@cablehogue599]

First acting gig for Tuco from breaking bad

[@mikeyfn-a6684]

What timing. Stephen Colbert just mentioned this in what seems the same time on his show

[@Stiansson]

I always prefered The New Batch, because it went balls to the walls. The first one is good but could easily have ended up like the critter movies, the leprachan movies, trolls etc but i really think it found it’s tone in the second one with all the meta humor and some scary scenes. I’m sad that it wasn’t as liked because i would have loved to see how crazy they could have gone with a third one. And the effects are amazing and still holds up for the most part. If i had a gun to my head and was asked wich one i like the most i wouldn’t even hesitate to say The New Batch.

[@MRC_5000]

this is one of the most essential movies of my childhood. i'd nostalgically cry again, if the approach wasn't soooo damn entertaining.

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Thank you! Glad to see we are cut from the same cloth

[@MRC_5000]

@@JoBloHorrorOriginals to elaborate, nowadays hearing or reading things about the origin of "gremlins 2" just makes me want to create some off-the-wall story or movie or something. i might need to expand my knowledge a bit for that though ;-) anyway, i recently really enjoy your videos. i went through almost all of your horror related content within the last few days (not bigning at all) and even found three movies i still need to watch.

[@OomaGooma]

That spider-gremlin thing still creeps me out. So I consider this horror..

[@danieldevito6380]

Gremlins 2 is one of my fav movies of all time

[@twistedtick]

Kind of crazy just how well this movie still holds up to this day. The commentary may be a 90s era parody of Wall Street and a Younger Donald Trump with Clamp’s character, but the themes of rampant, dumb consumerism and greed are actually kind of timeless. Wild how a movie with a burping, vegetable monster can actually have smart theming.

[@JasonSum1979]

Great review! Gremlins 2 is pure insanity (It’s simply amazing a sequel like this was ever made) loved it since the first time i seen it in 1990 dare i say it’s better then the Original (i think people who don’t like it think they are smarter then they are) Gremlins 2 & Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 are two sequels that change the rules what a sequel could be in 2022 and beyond this could never happen again (Hollywood is to safe to actually think outside the box)

[@bcdside]

“While the original ‘Gremlins’ is a well-deserved classic (and I movie that I love), ‘Gremlins 2’ is better in every way.” - Cecil, “Good Bad Flicks”

[@christopherwaldrop5293]

I saw this in the theater and was so enthralled when the film "melted" and the Gremlin silhouettes appeared I whispered to my friend, "Is this really happening?" It's a shame you can't do that with digital but then Gremlins 2 was so brilliant in that it did so many things that could only be done once.

[@ShaneyBright]

You had me at Lee Ving! I haven't heard anyone mention him in ages. 🤘🏼

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Thank you. I'm glad someone got the FEAR nod!

[@ChicoDiamante]

I adored this movie as a kid so to grow up and find out a lot of people think it sucked hurt. But whatever, I still love it and think it deserves respect.

[@Nenernener123]

The only real misstep of Gremlins 2 (actually Warner Brothers) was putting it up against the INSANELY Disney marketed Dick Tracy for opening weekend! Should have been October not June!

[@sethraelthebard5459]

I never realized it until you pointed it out! The security room scene where they're trashing on Billy is the KZbin comment section! Full of naysayers and griping trolls trying to point out logic where none exists

[@CarryTheThree]

i Grew up to all the sequels,.. Home alone 2, Tmnt 2, Ghostbusters 2, My girl 2.. I personally like this,.. after going back and watching the originals, you grow to appreciate what it was,.. and how a franchise starts,..

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Thanks for the shout-out to 'Voyager'! =)

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Any time!

[@pdzombie1906]

This is the best Matrix Regurgitations meta antireview I've seen so far!!! Loved both Gremlins movies, I wonder why they never made a third for a trilogy... oh, that's right!!!

[@andu1854]

I actually would rather watch this movie over the first one, the humor and total self awareness of the movie makes it a fun watch

[@shoesncheese]

Gremlins 2 was not what I expected. It was not what I wanted. But I loved it nonetheless. It did not feel like a sequel to Gremlins so much as it felt like a *response* to the first Gremlins movie which was so incredibly novel back then.

[@DrewTrox]

Gremlins 2 is a live-action Looney Tunes cartoon. Which is awesome!

[@ChadSlampiece]

One of my favourite movies ever. I like the first film but I loved the sequel. The sequel had way more personality.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

Always watched the vhs version with the John Wayne fourth wall break. Remember seeing it on cable one time with Hogan and was questioning my memory for years.

[@ViewerOnline101]

Most people love the sequel, many think it's better than the first, and it's considered one of the best sequels ever.

[@LelekPLN]

Key and Peele. I'm just gonna leave this here for anyone who knows.

[@Trilaan]

I definitely don't want anyone who doesn't like Gremlins 2 in my house.

[@ONJRJCF]

Also, Cates shows true skill as a comic actress, which she also displayed to great affect in "Date With An Angel. Sad she was never given more of a chance, beyond just a few films, to show off her comic skills in film.

[@LennyNero2019]

I think she quit on her own. Last appearance was in her friend's Jennifer Jason Lee's directorial debut The Anniversary Party in 2001.

[@talesfromthehoodtv503]

I watch this one more than the first one,i was like 7 when this came out in theaters and seeing Hulk Hogan pop out of nowhere in that one scene made me lose my mind, this is definitely a classic sequel

[@TheSlong123]

I saw it in theaters and when the film reel messes up, and they break the 4th wall, in theaters it was MAGIC, because it was made to be done in a theater to work.

[@LennyNero2019]

And they made an entirely different scene with tape for VHS release for it to work at home as well.

[@justicierodelaliga]

My favorite of the Gremlins movies.

[@MadMax-el2el]

I have always enjoyed new batch more than og gremlins. Seeing it opening weekend in theaters was something special, no home viewing can or will ever duplicate.

[@ChadCWatson]

I’ve always loved Gremlins 2. I thought them genetically mutating was genious!

[@harrypothead42024]

I always loved Gremlins 2. I saw it when it came out and loved it instantly. And it's a movie with hundreds of tiny little monsters. Of course it's horror. If people want to say it's not horror because it's more funny than it is scary, then I will ask, are The Nightmare on Elm Street movies after number 3 considered comedy or horror? Because they are not scary but it's funny when people insist they may be.

[@snooge13]

[@chrisb9345]

I have probably watched 2 more than 1. I also prefer Roger Moore as James Bond to Sean Connery. One is much more silly and enjoyable than the other.

[@NorthernHandle]

It’s a mad movie I can appreciate it. You cannot put it in a box because it cannot be contained. Love it.

[@DrewTrox]

This makes a great double feature. Because that second movie needs to be fun to counter any restlessness.

[@Pduarte79]

I see them as comedy/horror.

[@brettpgh3312]

If there's a Gremlins 2 love fest going on I need a seat at the table. Talk about a great flick.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

Sorry, I've always adored this film! :)

[@buddhull]

If Gremlins is an easy 5/5 then The New Batch is an elusive 11/10.

[@tonybarnes2920]

Gremlins 2 is amazing. People that don't/didn't get it, just don't get films or anything outside of the images flashing in front of their faces. Damn shame... but the masses not getting it doesn't diminish how amazing the movie is!

[@JordiLA]

I hated this film from first minute but, the new gremlins designs are awesome!

[@justinradford5645]

Thank you thank you thank you....a fave as a child and as an adult thank you for mentioning the boss..i loved how he is genually a nice guy and i think the shitty things like having a plant is because of his minions showing their little power.

[@seangalvin3196]

For 2 hours- this movie is giving you it's all. Non stop entertainment. So much bang for your buck and so much entertainment millage per min!

[@Sleepy_Spaghetti]

I was going to make a Matrix 4 reference but ah hey y’all did it for me!

[@scottieman2]

Gremlins 2 is a fun movie. Just enjoy it.

[@shanecasebeer1364]

Gremlins 2 is as Fleetwood Mac's Tusk is to Rumours.

[@vitalstatistix1933]

There was an alternate scene featuring John Wayne instead of Hulk Hogan. My old VHS copy had this one.

[@jonnybaze7449]

You can never go wrong with canned food and shotguns.

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

100% agree!

[@mathieuduval7544]

I honestly didn't get the hate for this movie!? i loved it when i 1st saw it as a kid and i loved it when i saw it last month as a kinda of old dude.... i really think its time for a Gremlins 3!!!

[@DeanIrvine]

I’m gonna go on record here, it’s more enjoyable, it’s more polished and it’s added far more to the franchise than the first. Look at all the merch and characters loads more come from 2. From the first stripe and gizmo that’s it. Look I love both film but 2 knew what it was and said fuck let’s go mental. And I’ll love it till the day I die.

[@erainmartinez8175]

I loved this movie

[@MrCaotico666]

That was beautiful man

[@MURD3RWAVE]

Redletter media was the 1st to compare Matrix 4 to Gremlins 2. Exactly the same story. WB wants a sequel. Going to do it either way. The original director comes back but only to make it meta and different. When I seen M4 I was thinking. This is just like Gremlins 2. I was so impressed that reviewers noticed and brought up the history of WB and Gremlins 2.

[@chuckfink8239]

Wonderful video! I feel the same about Gremlins 2. I prefer it over the first one.

[@gejopohl5102]

What a wondeful, charming and lovely review of this great movie! Appreciation and thanks from Germany!

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Our pleasure!

[@razieltalos]

This movie is epic

[@michaelhayward2166]

fantastic as always.

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Thanks again!

[@russellj.s.257]

Gremlins 2 rocked

[@donaldporr9682]

The Gremlins movies were great horror comedies. And I have watched the second movie more then the first mainly because it was batshit insane. I can quote most of the great lines, and I loved the stab they took at parents hating the first movie, and Hulk Hogan!

[@ronaldwarner3469]

I love both movies

[@christermyrberg3661]

John Carpenter actually did the same sequel/satire thing six years later with Escape From L.A. so you should definitely do a video of that movie too 😎

[@LennyNero2019]

Love that one more, than the first, too!

[@christophersandidge8257]

I love this movie. I constantly try to quote the brain gremlin, in his own voice. What he says is hilarious.

[@jamesmorant1406]

Love this movie I liked it better then the original 9/10

[@tomhahnl1927]

I have to admit I didn't like it when it came out (I was young), but if you put it like that I must say you have a point ;-)

[@andrewblanchard2398]

07:37 EL SCORPIO 🦂 IS READY

[@cujoedaman]

Wait, Gremlins isn't a horror movie, it's a Christmas movie. Like Die Hard. Prove me wrong.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Gremlins II Is Cool😎!

[@edwardsanchez3708]

I always liked this one more as a kid but I like the 1st one better now.

[@spacecrimebeatz]

Gremlins 2 is Looney Toons and I love it!!!

[@fletchkeilman2205]

When I was little I wanted to see the Octoman movie the Al Lewis clone was showing. I was six? or seven, and read about it in a back issue of famous monsters I got at a garage sale. When I saw it on the movie later that year I jumped out of my pants. Another reason to love this sequel

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

Small world. I remember watching Octoman w/ my dad on either MST3K or Svengoolie as a kid!

[@fletchkeilman2205]

@@JoBloHorrorOriginals great vid by the way. Side note. I worked for Svengoolie! He is a good friend.

[@JoBloHorrorOriginals]

@@fletchkeilman2205 Hometown hero! That's cool, man. I hear he's great guy. Thanks for the support. Keep rocking out! Hope to hear some new music!

[@raulzavala9061]

I think for me the six year gap between Gremlins and Gremlins 2 probably had me scratching my head why this was more comedic and at 14 at the time I hadn't gotten the grasp of tongue in check and "meta" humor. Now in retrospect I have a better appreciation for its tone.

[@Clownboy15]

I learned something from this movie the first time I saw it when I was a kid: I like redheads.

[@mezmerizer9422]

Loved that movie, had it on VHS when I was a kid.

[@LennyNero2019]

VHS had a different breakdown scene, no Hulk Hogan or theater, btw.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

07:48

[@sinnsage]

gremlins 2 is even better than gremlins 1 it’s hilarious and so much fun

[@MartianAmbassador69]

Watch RLM recently, did you?

[@Drachenhannes]

Gremlins 2 has no business being as awesome as it is. By all rights it is guilty of one of the worst mistakes in writing. Something comic books suffer from immensely. The Malcolm conundrum. They only ever asked if they could, never if they should. For that reason we get Crossovers like Archie vs the Predator (which is a real thing) Noone in this movie ever stoppped and reflected in the creative process. They just asked if they could do it and then went with it. So here is the one thing that saved this movie: unbridled creativity. Every bit of this movie just oozed creativity and fun ideas. It's basically Animaniacs the movie. And it turned a movie that should be bad into something rivaling the original. And something i can if in the right mood enjoy even more as the first Gremlins.