USA,
1984, 106 min
Directed by:
Joe DanteScreenplay:
Chris ColumbusCinematography:
John HoraComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, Keye Luke, Judge Reinhold, Dick Miller, Corey Feldman, Scott Brady, Chuck Jones, Nicky Katt (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
A man buys a Mogwai as a Christmas present for his son. The young boy is told to keep the pet away from water, out of the light and never to feed it after midnight. Inadvertently, the creature is dampened and almost instantly, produces half a dozen furry replicas of itself --which continue to multiply and turn the small town upside-down. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1985 - Best Horror Film
- 1985 - Joe Dante (Best Director)
- 1985 - Polly Holliday (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1985 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Music)
- 1985 - Chris Walas (Best Special / Visual Effects)
- 1985 - Chris Columbus (Best Writing)
- 1985 - Dick Miller (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1985 - Greg LaCava (Best Make-Up)