{"product_id":"the-goonies-gremlins-gremlins-2-the-new-batch","title":"The Goonies \/ Gremlins \/ Gremlins 2: The New Batch","description":"The Goonies \/ Gremlins \/ Gremlins 2: The New Batch DVD VIDEO MOVIES NEW SEALED  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Warner Home Video \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1990 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE GOONIES \/ GREMLINS \/ GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Goonies \/ Gremlins \/ Gremlins 2: The New Batch are linked not only by their era but by tone and production lineage: all are 1980s–90s family-oriented genre films with a strong blend of adventure, comedy and darker elements, and all had creative involvement from Steven Spielberg (as producer or executive producer). The Goonies (1985) is a coming-of-age treasure-hunt adventure directed by Richard Donner; Gremlins (1984) and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) were directed by Joe Dante and are horror-comedies built around creature effects and anarchic humor. Together they showcase the period’s mix of high-concept ideas, practical effects, and family-centered storytelling with an edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese films left distinct legacies: Gremlins (with its blend of holiday setting and unexpectedly dark scenes) was one of the films that prompted the MPAA to create the PG‑13 rating, and both Gremlins films are celebrated for inventive practical puppetry and creature work. The Goonies became a cult staple for its affectionate portrayal of friendship, childhood adventure, and memorable characters, boosting tourism to its filming locations. The sequel Gremlins 2 is notable for leaning into satire and self-referential humor, taking a more meta approach than the original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotable elements and cultural touchpoints include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey cast \u0026amp; faces: The Goonies launched or featured several young actors who became familiar names (Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Jeff Cohen, Martha Plimpton); Gremlins starred Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates with strong supporting character actors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical craft: celebrated use of puppetry, animatronics, and practical effects that remain influential for genre filmmakers and special-effects artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOngoing influence: regular home-video\/streaming rediscoveries, fan conventions, themed screenings (often around Christmas for Gremlins) and references across pop culture keep these titles prominent in discussions of 1980s–90s genre cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Warner Home Video","offers":[{"title":"New, Sealed In Box","offer_id":51327397626134,"sku":"132081","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026513142913440scan.jpg?v=1779210934","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-goonies-gremlins-gremlins-2-the-new-batch","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}