Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a 1990 American
comedy horror film, and the sequel to
Gremlins (1984). It was directed by
Joe Dante and written by
Charles S. Haas, with creature designs by
Rick Baker. It stars
Zach Galligan,
Phoebe Cates,
John Glover,
Robert Prosky,
Haviland Morris,
Dick Miller,
Jackie Joseph,
Robert Picardo and
Christopher Lee; additionally, the film features
Tony Randall and
Frank Welker providing the voices for two gremlins. The story continues the adventures of the creature Gizmo (once again voiced by
Howie Mandel), who spawns numerous small monsters when wet. In the first film, Gizmo's offspring rampaged through a small fictional town. In
Gremlins 2, Gizmo multiplies within a skyscraper in
New York City. The new creatures thus pose a serious threat to the city should they be able to leave the building, and much of the story involves the human characters' efforts to prevent this disaster.