Gremlins
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Joseph James Dante Jr. (/ ˈ d ɑː n t eɪ /; born November 28, 1946) is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.
Joe Dante is a director, producer and editor of horror, comedy and sci-fi films, such as Gremlins, The Howling and Innerspace. He also worked on TV shows like Amazing Stories, The Twilight Zone and Salem.
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Learn about the life and career of Joe Dante, a director of cult classics like Gremlins, The Howling and Matinee. Find out his filmmaking influences, trademarks, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- November 28, 1946
Our full interview with the "post-cult" filmmaker Joe Dante—an expansive chat that takes in ’80s horror, monster movies, the resurgence of practical FX, tricks learned from Roger Corman, and battles with Hollywood.
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Feb 16, 2024 · The 'Burbs is a fantastic dark comedy starring Tom Hanks that's only gotten better with age. We spoke to Joe Dante on its anniversary.
Joseph James Dante Jr. is an American filmmaker, producer, editor and actor. His films—notably Gremlins (1984) alongside its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy.
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Jun 8, 1984 · A young man breaks the rules of his new pet, a cute but dangerous creature called a mogway, and unleashes a horde of gremlins on a small town. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film directed by Joe Dante.
