Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch parents guide

What we could confirm fits a PG-13: a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch scary?

Only a little. Gremlins 2: The New Batch has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Gremlins 2: The New Batch?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Gremlins 2: The New Batch rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect several jump scares and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Gremlins 2: The New Batch about?

Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!

Cast and crew

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