Joe Dante

Director

Joe Dante (born 1946) is an American film director known for blending horror, comedy and fantasy. He directed Gremlins (1984) and other genre films notable for practical effects, visual gags and cinephile references.

Directed Gremlins (1984), Explorers (1985) and Gremlins 2 (1990). Gremlins was produced by Steven Spielberg. Dante is widely described as a cinephile and has worked in film and television blending horror, comedy and fantasy elements.

DeBaser's reviews present Joe Dante as a cinephile director best known for Gremlins. Gremlins is widely praised here; Gremlins 2 and Explorers are seen as divisive or flawed. The reviews emphasize 80s atmosphere, practical effects and Dante's blend of horror, comedy and fantasy.

For:Fans of 1980s genre cinema, cinephiles, readers interested in nostalgic takes on horror/fantasy comedies.

Joe Dante, perhaps one of the most underrated directors in the film industry.
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A director who is too often underestimated, Joe Dante is, before being a film industry insider, a passionate cinephile.
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In conclusion, this film deserves a full five stars, and I think it's one of the best fantasy-horror movies not only of the '80s but of all time.
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