Where was Gremlins filmed?

The church serves as a backdrop to Kingston Falls, a small town in this movie, which sets the tone for the entire film. The church is visible as the camera pans over Kingston Falls with its distinct architecture and rustic country setting.

Midwest Street in Warner Bros. Studios provided the setting for the church. This renowned location has featured in numerous other films and TV shows, including The Lost Boys and Gilmore Girls. Devotees of Gilmore Girls will undoubtedly recognize this church from Stars Hollow.

Warner Brothers Studio welcomes visitors, and you can get there by driving or taking public transportation. It is located on Warner Blvd. off US-101 N, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

The story starts in a seemingly ordinary Chinatown alley, where Mr. Peltzer (Hoyt Axton) enters an antique shop, seeking a unique gift for his son’s (Zach Galligan) Christmas present. Inside the store, he encounters a mysterious and small creature called a mogwai (Cantonese: 魔怪, 'devil'). The mysterious owner (Keye Luke) refuses to sell Randall the mogwai, but his grandson (John Louie) secretly slides it to him with three warnings: do not expose it to light, keep it away from water, and never feed it after midnight.

This unforgettable scene came to life on Hennessy Street at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. This New York-style row of tenements, featuring four-story facades, alleyways, fire escapes, and large storefront windows, was redesigned by Dale Hennesy for the 1984 movie Annie.

Hennesy Street has hosted hosts of television shows, including Entourage, Friends, Sex in the City, and movies like Spiderman, Rent, and three installments from the Batman franchise.

Getting to this location is easy; take public transportation (Burbank Bus) or drive to the Warner Brothers Studio. After reaching the destination, go on a tour or explore on your own.

Randall (Hoyt Axton) goes back to Kingston Falls and presents the mogwai to Billy (Zach Galligan) as a pet. Billy, who is employed at the local bank, is worried that his dog Barney might be euthanized by the town's widowed scrooge, Mrs. Deagle (Polly Holliday). The mogwai is christened "Gizmo" (voiced by Howie Mandel) by Randall, who then elaborates on the three essential rules.

The Peltzer house scenes were filmed at Warner Brothers Ranch in Burbank, California. The Warner Bros ranch was established as a movie ranch by producer Hal Roach during the 1920s and became part of the Warner Bros studio lot in 1934.

Unfortunately, Warner Bros ranch is not open to public tours or visitation for security reasons. Still, visitors can take advantage of organized tours. You can still visit and take photographs from outside of its gates (as long as you don't trespass).

Lynn (Frances Lee McCain) and Billy (Zach Galligan) manage to eliminate all the gremlins except for Stripe (voiced by Frank Welker), who flees to a nearby YMCA. At this location, Stripe jumps into the pool and multiplies, creating an army of gremlins that cause chaos in Kingston Falls. During their destructive spree, many get hurt, some fatally, including Mrs. Deagle (Polly Holliday).

Billy visits a YMCA pool, and the scene was filmed at the Warner Bros. Ranch's Blondie Street. This pool is also known for its appearance in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Blondie Street is a residential area with a modern suburban feel, with houses overlooking a spacious neighborhood park and swimming pool. It's also the location for the popular TV show, "The Middle."

To visit the Gremlins filming location, get to 411 N Hollywood Way at Warner Brothers. It is best to book an appointment with Warner Bros Tour to get close to Blondie Street, given that it is not open to the public without permission or arrangement.

Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) find the town eerily quiet, with all the gremlins gathered in the local cinema to watch "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." They trigger a natural gas explosion, annihilating all the gremlins but Stripe (voiced by Frank Welker), who had gone to a Montgomery Ward store nearby for more confectioneries.

As dawn breaks, they track Stripe into the store, where he tries to use a water fountain to multiply more gremlins. Gizmo (voiced by Howie Mandel) intervenes by opening a skylight, subjecting Stripe to sunlight, which leads to his demise.  The final scenes showcasing the imaginary town of Kingston Falls were shot at Universal Studios' backlot, specifically in Courthouse Square. This location is renowned for its role as Hill Valley in the "Back to the Future" trilogy.

Courthouse Square is a distinctive set in the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City. The town square, with its iconic courthouse building, has been seen in numerous films and television shows. Please note that while Universal Studios Hollywood does offer tours, the specific sets available for viewing vary based on the filming schedule.

This destination is accessible via private vehicle or public transportation from downtown Los Angeles. The Metro Red Line Station at Universal Citywalk/Studio City Station provides easy access to the location.