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'Gremlins' Almost Included Multiple Big Deaths and Could Have Been a Flop
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Fan-favorite 'Gremlins' almost went down a much darker path, before legendary director Steven Spielberg intervened to save the classic holiday film.
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- Writer Chris Columbus revealed the original script had multiple major character deaths, including the potential killing off of protagonists Billy and Kate.
- Spielberg, who produced 'Gremlins', pushed for a more family-friendly tone and helped steer the film away from potentially becoming a box office flop.
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Chris Columbus, Steven Spielberg, Gremlins, 'Gremlins'