Gremlins is a 1984 American horror comedy film directed by Joe Dante and released by Warner Bros.  Steven Spielberg was the film's executive producer and the screenplay was written by Chris Columbus. Don’t get him wet. Don’t expose him to bright lights. Never feed him after midnight.  Randall Peltzer, a failing inventor, discovers a little, fuzzy creature called a Mogwai at a Chinatown antique store while looking for a unique Christmas present for his 21-year-old son. The owner refuses to sell the Mogwai, claiming that it is a huge responsibility to own one. The owner's grandson, on the other hand, sells Randall the creature, stating that his family requires