Gremlins’ Most Controversial Christmas Speech Was Saved by Steven Spielberg

Story by Catherine Delgado

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How Steven Spielberg's influence saved a chilling Christmas tale from being cut from the 1984 cult classic 'Gremlins'.

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Director Joe Dante fought to keep a shocking monologue by Kate (Phoebe Cates) about her father's gruesome death on Christmas, which studio execs felt was too dark for the film.
Spielberg, as executive producer, agreed the scene was unsettling but trusted Dante's vision to blend horror and holiday cheer, ultimately allowing the iconic moment to stay in the final cut.

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Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, Christopher Columbus, Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Gahan Wilson, Warner Bros. Pictures, Gremlins, Gremlins: The Wild Batch

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