Gremlins is undeniably a Christmas movie because it uses the holiday season as a core backdrop for its story. The plot kicks off with the protagonist’s father buying a Mogwai as a Christmas gift, setting the entire chain of events in motion. The festive atmosphere is woven into every scene, from the snowy small-town setting to carol-singing Gremlins and Christmas lights being used as chaos fodder. Themes of family, generosity, and holiday stress permeate the narrative, while the film’s dark humor cleverly contrasts with the cheery season. Much like Die Hard, Gremlins captures Christmas in its most unexpected, chaotic form.
