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The central idea of "Gremlins" is the reckless violation of rules and the catastrophic consequences that can arise from it, as a cute, exotic pet transforms into a multitude of savage, malevolent creatures that wreak havoc on a small town. The story begins when Randall Peltzer (Hoyt Axton), an inventor, purchases a small, furry, adorable creature called a Mogwai from a shop in Chinatown as a Christmas gift for his son, Billy (Zach Galligan). The shop owner strictly warns him about three important rules:

1. Never expose it to light, especially sunlight, as it would kill it.
2. Never get it wet.
3. Never feed it after midnight.

Naturally, all rules are violated, leading to dire consequences. When the Mogwai gets wet, it multiplies, creating more, but still benevolent, Mogwai. However, when the new Mogwai eat after midnight, they transform into vile, green, destructive "Gremlins," led by the mischievous "Stripe." These creatures unleash chaos upon the quiet town of Kingston Falls on Christmas Eve, turning the holiday into a horror-comedy nightmare. The film explores dark comedy, horror, and a critical look at American suburban life, as the residents are forced to 

The central idea of "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" is the satirical subversion of the original's rules, the exaggeration and parody of horror films, and the commentary on corporate greed and mass culture, transplanting the Gremlins' chaos to a high-tech, futuristic New York City building. The film begins with Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) and Kate Beringer (Phoebe Cates) now working at the "Clamp Center," a futuristic skyscraper owned by eccentric media mogul Daniel Clamp (John Glover). When Gizmo, the original Mogwai, is accidentally found in the building and gets wet again, it multiplies, and the new Mogwai, just like in the first film, turn into Gremlins when fed after midnight. However, this time, the Gremlins undergo various mutations due to experiments in the building's biological lab, creating new types such as the "Brain Gremlin," the "Bat Gremlin," and the female Gremlin. "Gremlins 2" is a more self-aware and surreal comedy, parodying itself, movie sequels, and corporate America. Gizmo's character has a larger role, while the film is filled with parodies, humorous gags, and fourth-wall breaks, offering a lighter but equally entertaining experience than the first film.

The main characters and the actors who portray them in the "Gremlins" movies are as follows:

• Billy Peltzer: The kind-hearted young protagonist who inadvertently violates the Mogwai rules, leading to the emergence of the Gremlins. He desperately tries to rectify the chaos caused.
• Portrayed by Zach Galligan in both films.
• Kate Beringer: Billy's girlfriend and later partner, who is more realistic and level-headed in the face of the Gremlins threat, having experienced a terrifying Christmas in the past.
• Portrayed by Phoebe Cates in both films.
• Gizmo: The original Mogwai, an adorable, benevolent, and intelligent creature, who is the only hope to stop the evil Gremlins.
• Voiced by Howie Mandel.
• Stripe: The leader of the Gremlins in the first film, distinguished by his white mohawk. He is particularly mischievous and cunning.
• Is a puppet character, with vocalizations by Frank Welker (uncredited vocal effects).
• Randall Peltzer: Billy's father, an inventor who brings the Mogwai into the family. His peculiar inventions often cause problems.
• Portrayed by Hoyt Axton in the first film.
• Murray Futterman: A drunk veteran living in town who is obsessed with "Gremlins" – initially apparitions from war machines – and is eventually vindicated when the real creatures appear.
• Portrayed by Dick Miller in both films.
• Daniel Clamp: The greedy and eccentric media mogul, owner of the Clamp Center, where the Gremlins' chaos erupts in the second film.
• Portrayed by John Glover in the second film.

The three main rules for caring for a Mogwai are:

• Never expose it to bright light, especially sunlight. This is important because bright light, particularly sunlight, is lethal to Mogwai, causing them to burn and dissolve.
• Never get it wet. This is the most dangerous rule to break, as contact with water causes Mogwai to multiply asexually, budding new creatures from their backs. These new Mogwai can be either benevolent or, more often, seeds for the malevolent Gremlins.
• Never feed it after midnight. This rule is absolutely crucial, as if a Mogwai eats after midnight, it transforms into a vicious, destructive Gremlin. This transformation is irreversible and leads to the unleashing of chaos and violence.

The importance of these rules lies in the fact that they are the core plot mechanism of the film. Each violation leads to escalating, catastrophic consequences, turning an initially innocent pet into an uncontrollable horde of monsters, emphasizing the significance of responsibility and caution when dealing with the unknown.