Movies like Gremlins

Beetlejuice is a darkly comedic tale from Tim Burton about a couple trying to scare away the new inhabitants of their home, with the help of a mischievous ghost. The zany and offbeat humor, coupled with the supernatural theme, makes it a great companion to Gremlins.

Ghostbusters is an iconic supernatural comedy featuring an ensemble cast battling otherworldly creatures in New York City. Its clever blend of comedy, action, and horror should appeal to anyone who enjoys the quirky and darkly comedic elements of Gremlins.

Little Shop of Horrors combines horror, comedy, and musical elements featuring a man-eating plant causing chaos. Much like Gremlins, it strikes a balance between being fun, frightening, and wholly unique.

Tremors is about residents of a small, isolated town fighting off giant underground creatures. The blend of horror, humor, and a tight-knit community's response to an unearthly threat will resonate with fans of Gremlins' genre-bending antics.

An American Werewolf in London provides a seamless blend of horror and dark humor with ground-breaking makeup effects. Those who appreciate the horror-comedy mix and practical effects that gave Gremlins its charm will find this werewolf tale equally entertaining.

Fright Night is a classic vampire flick with a twist of humor that captures the spirit of 80s horror-comedy. Admirers of Gremlins will appreciate the old school special effects and the blend of scares with laughs.

The Monster Squad is a fun-filled homage to classic monsters that blends comedy and horror, akin to Gremlins. The camaraderie among kids battling supernatural creatures will resonate with those who appreciate the youthful heroics in Gremlins.

Critters offers a wild ride that echoes the small-town havoc Gremlins revels in, with a band of furry extraterrestrial creatures causing mayhem. Fans of the humorous chaos meshed with horror in Gremlins will find Critters to be a fitting follow-up.