“Gremlins” is a film from 1984, directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus. It showcases actors such as Hoyt Axton, John Louie, and Keye Luke. The content below discusses where and when the movie was shot, as well as some interesting backstage trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was mainly shot in California, USA. Some specific filming locations include the Courthouse Square and Colonial Street, which are both located at the backlot of Universal Studios, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. Other prominent filming locations were at Warner Brothers Burbank Studios at stage numbers 15, 18, and 26, located at 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank. The movie was filmed from April 27, 1983, to August 3, 1983.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hoyt Axton | Randall Peltzer |
| John Louie | Chinese Boy |
| Keye Luke | Grandfather |
| Don Steele | Rockin’ Ricky Rialto (voice) |
| Susan Burgess | Little Girl |
| Scott Brady | Sheriff Frank |
| Arnie Moore | Pete’s Father |
| Corey Feldman | Pete |
| Harry Carey Jr. | Mr. Anderson |
| Zach Galligan | Billy |
| Dick Miller | Mr. Futterman |
| Phoebe Cates | Kate |
| Polly Holliday | Mrs. Deagle |
| Belinda Balaski | Mrs. Harris |
| Edward Andrews | Mr. Corben |
| Judge Reinhold | Gerald Hopkins |
| Lois Foraker | Bank Teller |
| Chuck Jones | Mr. Jones |
| Kenny Davis | Dorry |
| Frances Lee McCain | Lynn Peltzer |
| Glynn Turman | Roy Hanson |
| Tracy Wells | Schoolchild |
| John C. Becher | Dr. Molinaro |
| Gwen Willson | Mrs. Molinaro |
| Jackie Joseph | Sheila Futterman |
| Jonathan Banks | Deputy Brent |
| Joe Brooks | Santa |
| Frank Welker | Stripe / Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Howie Mandel | Gizmo (voice) |
| Fred Newman | Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Mark Dodson | Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Michael Winslow | Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Peter Cullen | Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Bob Holt | Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) |
| Mushroom | Barney |
| Paul Acerno | Man Wearing Sunglasses on Payphone at Convention (uncredited) |
| Edward Arnold | Donald Deagle (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Frank Baxter | Mr. Fiction Writer (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Adam Bean | Boy in Town Square (uncredited) |
| Karen Bean | Girl in Town Square (uncredited) |
| Tom Bergeron | TV News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Richard Carlson | Dr. Research (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Nancy Carol | Mother (uncredited) |
| Jerry Goldsmith | Man in Telephone Booth Glancing at Camera (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Townsman (uncredited) |
| Brad Kesten | Mogwi / Gremlins / Additional Voices (uncredited) |
| Sonny Melendrez | Various (uncredited) |
| Marvin Miller | Robby the Robot (uncredited) (voice) |
| Dean Rader-Duval | Ron (uncredited) |
| Robby the Robot | Robot (uncredited) |
| William Schallert | Father Bartlett (uncredited) |
| Steven Spielberg | Man in Electric Wheelchair (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Tobey | Mobil Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie is a comedy and fantasy genre and lasts 1 hour 46 minutes. The film was officially released on August 29, 1985. The storyline involves a young man who finds himself the owner of a new pet. Unfortunately, he unwittingly breaks three key rules regarding his pet, resulting in him freeing an army of malicious, playful monsters upon a small town. The movie cast not only includes Hoyt Axton as Randall Peltzer and John Louie as Chinese Boy, but also Keye Luke as the Grandfather. The film received acclaim and gained 8 wins and 7 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Courthouse Square, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1370713
- Longitude: -118.3533061
- Place ID: ChIJzzgyJU–woARcZqceSdQ3dM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 15, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 18, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 26, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
