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Chris Columbus wanted to kill the dog in Gremlins - AV Club
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scrn loglineBeloved '80s classic Gremlins almost had a much darker ending, as screenwriter Chris Columbus reveals his plans to off the furry Gizmo.beat sheet- Columbus originally wanted the adorable Gizmo to be killed off in the film's climactic showdown, but was overruled by director Joe Dante and the studio.
- This shocking revelation sheds new light on the iconic Gremlins franchise, hinting at a much grittier vision that never made it to the big screen.
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Chris Columbus wanted to kill the dog in Gremlins - AV Club
AV ClubStory by Unknown
scrn logline
Beloved '80s classic Gremlins almost had a much darker ending, as screenwriter Chris Columbus reveals his plans to off the furry Gizmo.
beat sheet
- Columbus originally wanted the adorable Gizmo to be killed off in the film's climactic showdown, but was overruled by director Joe Dante and the studio.
- This shocking revelation sheds new light on the iconic Gremlins franchise, hinting at a much grittier vision that never made it to the big screen.
call sheet
Chris Columbus, Joe Dante, AV Club, Gremlins