Gremlins, the lost cut of over 150 minutes emerges

A sensational discovery for fans of 80s cinema: an alternative and much longer version of Gremlins has re-emerged after decades and has already had a private screening in Los Angeles.

This is an "assembly cut" made in 1983, a preliminary edit that exceeds 2 and a half hours and preserves material that never made it into Joe Dante's final version of the film.

A different film from what we know

According to The Hollywood Reporter, this edition offers a radically different experience: the appearance of the Gremlins is postponed by almost an hour and many sequences are extended or completely new.

There are eliminated subplots, alternative versions of key scenes, and a greater depth of characters, including a Mrs. Deagle who is more central to the narrative. Curiously, one of the film's most iconic moments is absent: the famous Christmas monologue.

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Zach Galligan, the film's protagonist, also spoke about this version, calling it an absolute revelation. The actor emphasized that some sequences were totally new to him, despite his participation in the filming. The material comes from a VHS belonging to Dante himself, restored and digitized thanks to the work of the Gremlins Museum.

Currently, there are no confirmations about an official distribution, but the mere fact that this cut exists opens up fascinating scenarios for fans of the cult classic.