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Secret Screening of ‘Gremlins’ Reveals Assembly Cut of 1980s Classic for First Time Since 1983 (Exclusive)
- A 2.5+ hour Gremlins assembly cut was shown to a select horror crowd in a secret screening.
- The screening was described as archival and rough, with pencil marks and missing scenes.
- Director Joe Dante confirmed the existence of the longer cut and discussed its differences.
- The cut includes unseen character arcs and alternate takes not in the final film.
- Phoebe Cates’ Christmas speech is not present in this version.
- The screening took place behind a monster movie that blended horror and comedy and helped shape the PG-13 rating.
- Dante noted the archival screening pulled material from the film’s original bin and showed it warts and all.
- Ian Grant of The Gremlins Museum facilitated the discovery and digitization of the copy.
- The screening featured notable horror industry figures and creators as attendees.
- The event was tied to Verve and Scott Glassgold’s 1201 Films production banner.
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