Long-Rumored Gremlins Assembly Cut Surfaces at Secret L.A. Screening

The archival workprint offers a rare look at how the 1984 classic first came together.

Overview

A roughly 2-hour-35-minute rough cut of Gremlins received its first screening at a private, invite-only event in Los Angeles presented by Verve and 1201 Films.
Joe Dante supplied his personal VHS, the only known copy, which Ian Grant of The Gremlins Museum cleaned and digitized for presentation.
An assembly cut is an early rough version that strings together filmed scenes before final edits, and this one features extensive alternate and extended material that changes pacing and character emphasis compared with the theatrical release.
Star Zach Galligan said in an Instagram Q&A that the cut includes close to an hour of footage new to fans and called seeing it a revelation.
No public release has been announced, and any wider availability will likely hinge on rights, preservation needs, and curated screening plans.