It’s possible you’ve come across the idea that the story of The Goonies, currently available for streaming on the SYFY app, shares a day with Back to the Future. However, have you encountered the notion that The Goonies takes place in the same universe as Gremlins, another SYFY app offering?
Could it be that there’s an unseen shared movie universe hidden within the 1980s films produced by Steven Spielberg? Let’s delve deeper for more insights!
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Do The Goonies and Gremlins take place in the same movie universe?
The idea is quite simple: When Chunk (Jeff Cohen) tries to inform the sheriff (Paul Tuerpe) about a murder in the Lighthouse Lounge basement, the sheriff doubts the call as a juvenile prank. You see, Chunk has tricked him before with far-fetched stories, like the one about “all those tiny creatures that grow when you splash water on them.
In this casual mention of Mogwai, creatures that multiply when wet, there appears to be an implication that the stories of The Goonies and Gremlins share the same universe. One could speculate that the wild Christmas chaos in Kingston Falls from the previous year morphed into a local legend, spreading as far as Oregon? It’s indeed an entertaining idea, but it probably boils down to a clever inside joke between screenwriter Chris Columbus, who wrote both films.
As a die-hard admirer looking back, it’s evident that Columbus, in his continued journey, would undeniably transition to the directorial position for cinematic marvels like Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, and the initial two Harry Potter adaptations. More recently, he has stepped into the role of producer, collaborating with Robert Eggers on the chilling reinterpretation of Nosferatu, working alongside his daughter, Eleanor, on this captivating project.
His passion for horror movies dates back to his initial script for Gremlins, which was initially darker and required an R-rating before Spielberg got involved. As Steven rightfully argued, the film would be more commercially viable and accessible globally if it were rated PG-13, leading him to remove a scene where Billy’s mother’s head rolls down the stairs. He shared this story with The Hollywood Reporter in late 2024, adding that since then, this decision has left a lasting impact on him, becoming an integral part of his creative DNA from 1983 onwards.
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2025-01-31 20:31