Gremlins (1984)

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

What to watch after Gremlins

• An American Werewolf in London (1981) — Two steps away in the credits
• Poltergeist (1982)
• Fright Night (1985)
• The Goonies (1985) — Chris Columbus wrote for both
• Beetlejuice (1988) — Same feel: fun, whimsical
• Grumpy Old Men (1993) — Same subject: christmas