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Unseen Gremlins Cut Surfaces After Decades
2 May
Summary
- A 2.5-hour cut of Gremlins, unseen since 1983, was recently screened.
- Director Joe Dante provided his personal VHS copy for digitization.
- The extended cut features alternate arcs and scenes not in the final film.
A previously unseen, 2 hour and 35-minute assembly cut of the 1983 film 'Gremlins' has been revealed. Director Joe Dante described the screening as an "archival" event, presenting a rough version with noted imperfections. This extended cut, significantly longer than the June 1984 release, features alternate character arcs and scenes, with the first gremlin appearing an hour into the film.
After years of rumors, Joe Dante confirmed the existence of this longer version earlier this year. He provided his personal VHS copy to Ian Grant of The Gremlins Museum, who spent months digitizing and restoring the material. The screening gathered prominent figures in the horror community, offering them a unique look at the film's earlier iteration.
This version includes extended sequences, such as a lengthy bar scene, and shows the gremlins walking. Notably, Phoebe Cates' explanation for her dislike of Christmas is absent. Dante acknowledged the unusual nature of screening such a raw, unpolished cut for an audience.
