Gremlins Reboot: 10 Reasons We'd Rather Stare At Bright Lights

10. Jerry Goldsmith Won't Be Scoring

Jerry Goldsmith

Problem: Right out of the gate, the problem with making a new film is the fact that the original series composer, Jerry Goldsmith, wouldn't be involved at all. When you think back to Gremlins, even on a basic level, The Gremlin Rag always comes to mind. Utilizing his trademark mixture of full orchestral stylings, with some flourishes via synthesizers and electronic sound, Maestro Goldsmith's sound is a unique one. Even when other composers pay tribute to his work, it's a hard act to nail. Don't believe me? Try imagining a Gremlins with the music of Hans Zimmer. Great composer, don't get me wrong, but not exactly a Gremlins guy. Hell, he was hardly a Simpsons guy, and he managed to survive that. But that's not the same as this. If They HAVE To...: Michael Giacchino would be a good first choice, considering he's both a unique and bold composer with his own sound, as well as a really good mimic of other composer's sounds. Another great choice is John Debney, for his track I Am Iron Man alone. Both composers would be excellent choices to carry on the balance of screwball comedy and heightened B-movie terror that the Gremlins franchise has been known and beloved for.
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Mike Reyes may or may not be a Time Lord, but he's definitely the Doctor Who editor here at What Culture. In addition to his work at What Culture, Mr. Reyes writes for Cocktails and Movies, as well as his own personal blogs Mr. Controversy and The Bookish Kind. On top of that, he's also got a couple Short Stories and Novels in various states of completion, like any good writer worth their salt. He resides in New Jersey, and compiles his work from all publications on his Facebook page.