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Fantasy horror film
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a 1990 fantasy horror film directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones, starring Christopher Lee, Dick Miller and John Glover. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $41.5 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 1991. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Directors
- Joe Dante and Chuck Jones
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch About?
The premise of Gremlins 2: The New Batch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A second encounter with the mischievous Gremlins erupts when Gizmo, the lovable Mogwai, causes chaos within a high-rise office building. Joined by their Gremlin friends, they unleash havoc on New York City. Billy Peltzer and Kate Beringer, familiar with the creatures' destructive potential, must find a way to stop the Gremlins' rampage and save the city from escalating mayhem and unpredictable consequences.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- science runs amok
- electrocution
- gremlin
- skyscraper
- monster
- red lipstick
- lipstick on face
- kiss leaves lipstick
- light sensitivity
- horror host
- new york city
- cult film
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- scientist
- rampage
- mad scientist
- laboratory
- experiment
- creature
- billionaire
- spider creature
- elevator crash
- turned to stone
- revolving door
- self referential
- acid
- giant spider
- gargoyle
- breaking the fourth wall
- daffy duck character
- slapstick comedy
- security guard
- reference to abraham lincoln
- chinatown
- reference to rambo
- mass destruction
- mischief
- office
- water
- talking animal
- intelligence
- paper shredder
- spiderweb
- woman in jeopardy
- caught in a spider web
- wet cement
- cameo appearance
- torture
- flaming arrow
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- footsie under the table
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Cast & crew
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Cast
Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Dick Miller and John Glover. Directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Joe Dante - Co-director Chuck Jones
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Ratings
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gremlins 2: The New Batch 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Plot
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Plot Summary
What happens in Gremlins 2: The New Batch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the impressive Clamp Center skyscraper looms over Manhattan, an unusual series of events begins to unfold. Following the passing of Mr. Wing, his mogwai protégé, Gizmo, finds himself in a precarious situation under the watchful gaze of Chief Researcher Doctor Catheter. However, salvation comes unexpectedly when Billy Peltzer and his fiancée Kate Beringer, who are also working in the building, rescue him from captivity.
In the midst of this, the ambitious mogul Daniel Clamp becomes captivated by Billy’s talent for design, forming an unlikely friendship that intrigues Billy’s supervisor, Marla Bloodstone. Clamp’s substantial influence rapidly spreads throughout the office. Meanwhile, a fateful interaction between Gizmo and a malfunctioning water fountain leads to the birth of four new mogwai, who then manage to trap Gizmo in the ventilation system.
Full summary
The whole story of Gremlins 2: The New Batch, scene by scene
Box office
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Box Office
Gremlins 2: The New Batch grossed $41.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$41.5M
- US & Canada
- $41.5M
Awards
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Awards & Nominations
Gremlins 2: The New Batch earned 2 award nominations, including Best Director at the Saturn Awards 1991.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1991 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
Videos
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 2 trailers, 4 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Trailer
- Clip Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Weird Things in Downtown | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Clip Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Gremlins Multiply | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Clip Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Gremlin In Cement | Warner Bros. Entertainment
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What happens to Gizmo at the beginning of the movie?
Cars
Cars in Gremlins 2: The New Batch
21 cars on screen, including the Caterpillar 215 and the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role
Details
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Gremlins 2: A Nova Turma” and “Гремлины 2: Новый выводок”.
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- Gremlins 2: A Nova Turma
- Гремлины 2: Новый выводок
- Gremlins II - Die Rückkehr der kleinen Monster
- グレムリン２／新・種・誕・生
- グレムリン2／新・種・誕・生：1990
- Gremlins 2: Nová generace
- 그렘린 2 - 뉴욕 대소동
- Gremlins II: The New Batch
- 小魔怪2
- Gremlins 2 La Nouvelle Génération
- Gremlins 2 - La Nouvelle Génération
- La Nouvelle Génération
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- Gremlins 2 - Die Rückkehr der kleinen Monster
- Gremlins 2 - La nuova stirpe
- Gremlins 2 : La Nouvelle Génération
- Гремлины 2: Новенькая Партия
- Gremlins 2: La nueva generación
- Gremlins 2: A Nova Geração
- Gremlinler 2
- Gremlins 2 - Uusi Pesue
- Gremlins 2 - Det nya gänget
- Gremlins 2: Det nye kuld
- Szörnyecskék 2. - Az új falka
- 小精灵2
- Gremliny 2
- גרמלינס 2: החבורה החדשה
- Γκρέμλινς 2: Η Νέα Γενιά
- Gremlins 2: Nová várka
- グレムリン2／新・種・誕・生
- 그렘린 2
- Гремліни 2: Нова партія
- Gremlins 2: La nouvelle génération
- Гремлини 2: Новата партида
- 小精靈2
- Гремлини 2: Ново легло
- Gremlins 2: la nova generació
- Gremlinai 2: Nauja gauja
- Gremlini 2: Novo leglo
- เกรมลินส์ 2 ปีศาจซนถล่มเมือง
- Gremlinak 2: Belaunaldi berria
- 小魔怪續集
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FAQ
Gremlins 2: The New Batch FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Gremlins 2: The New Batch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Gremlins 2: The New Batch released?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch was released on June 15, 1990.
Who directed Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch was directed by Joe Dante and Chuck Jones.
More films by Joe Dante Who is in the cast of Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch stars Christopher Lee, Dick Miller and John Glover, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Gremlins 2: The New Batch make at the box office?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch grossed $41.5 million worldwide.
How is Gremlins 2: The New Batch rated?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Gremlins 2: The New Batch nominated for any awards?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Gremlins 2: The New Batch have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Gremlins 2: The New Batch has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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