Raise your hands if during your childhood, Gremlins scared the living crap out of you? No? Just me then?
I'm not ashamed to admit that as a youngster the very thought of having a Gremlin hiding beneath my bed or hiding away in the Christmas tree actually gave me terrible nightmares, although the cuteness of the furry, lovable mogwai named Gizmo had me returning to watch the now classic titles time and time again.
But with the recent 'internet rumour train' chugging out fresh news which has suggested that franchise isn't getting the usual 'movie makeover' like others before it have, but is instead having a brand new addition added to the popular Warner Bros franchise, titled, you guessed it, Gremlins 3.
Numerous sources suggest the script may have already been written, and takes an entirely different approach on the 'Gremlins' light comedy horror of which many of us know and love, according to one of the original writers; Chris Columbus.
Speaking with BoxOfficeBuz.com, Columbus said - "I'm really proud of the script. It is as twisted and dark as anything, so we'll see. It's always a budgetary conversation when we're going to shoot it. I wanted to go back to the really twisted sensibility of the first movie. I found that was a very easy place for me to fall back into and start writing again so hopefully we'll see that movie soon.''
What becomes of Gremlins 3 if this script ever makes it to fruition? Hopefully fan favourite characters like Billy Peltzer, played by Zach Galligan, Kate Beringer, played by Phoebe Cates , could make a return to the big screen, not to mention their fuzzy water shy friend, Gizmo. After watching both Gremlins and Gremlins 2 The New Batch last night I struggled to digest these movies are now over 30 years old. They've done a spectacular job scripting such memorable characters that everyone still remembers to this very day.
Just last year Zach revealed that the third would oversee the second movie, Gremlins The New Batch, and take an entirely different approach to the sequel. Whilst official news still remains rather scarce about the next possible movie installment, what we are sure of is there is certainly no smoke without fire, and with Warner Bros standing firmly behind the franchise I truly believe it is just a matter of time before this happens.
''Well, that's the story. So if your air conditioner goes on the fritz or your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out; before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards and look under all the beds. Because you never can tell there just might be a Gremlin in your house.''
What do you guys think? Are we ready to see the return of the Gremlins? as always let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
And until next time, horror fans...
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